Graduate Teaching Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is partnering with a Reading secondary school to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the 2026/27 academic year. Based in Reading, Berkshire, the role offers £25,000 per annum and a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract starting September 2026.

You will work with experienced teachers to support pupils, deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions, and contribute to pastoral care and behaviour management while gaining exposure to teacher training pathways.

Qualifications

• Degree from a UK university and genuine interest in education.
• Ambition to develop classroom and pastoral skills.
• Enthusiasm, reliability and proactive communication with young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during classroom lessons
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Helping students prepare for assessments and examinations
• Supporting pupils who require additional academic help
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities
• Providing mentoring and pastoral support
• Helping maintain positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting extracurricular and revision sessions

Education

Bachelor's degree from a UK university

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Reading

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching and looking for the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience?

KPI Education is working with a successful secondary school in Reading that is looking to appoint an ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistant for the new academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend a full year developing your classroom skills while earning £25,000 per annum.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teachers to provide academic and pastoral support to pupils across the school.

Depending on your degree and interests, you may be placed within a specific subject department or work with pupils across several areas of the curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during classroom lessons


• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions


• Helping students prepare for assessments and examinations


• Supporting pupils who require additional academic help


• Assisting teachers with classroom activities


• Providing mentoring and pastoral support


• Helping maintain positive behaviour and engagement


• Supporting extracurricular and revision sessions

The school is particularly interested in graduates who are considering progressing into teacher training. You will gain first-hand experience of lesson delivery, behaviour management, intervention strategies and the wider responsibilities of working within a secondary school.

Who Are We Looking For?

You should hold a degree from a UK university and have a genuine interest in education and working with young people.

Graduates from a wide range of subjects are encouraged to apply, including English, Maths, Science, Psychology, History, Geography, Languages, Humanities, PE, Sociology and Economics.

Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential. More importantly, you should be enthusiastic, reliable, proactive and confident communicating with young people.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Key Details

Reading secondary school
£25,000 per annum
September 2026 start
Full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract
Excellent teacher-training preparation
Ongoing support from experienced teachers

This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful school experience rather than relying on occasional supply work. A successful year could provide the experience and references needed to take the next step towards a PGCE or other teacher-training route.

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