Graduate Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for secondary schools in Hertfordshire. This role offers a rewarding environment to gain hands-on experience in education while supporting students and teachers. Ideal for recent graduates eager to pursue a teaching career, with growth opportunities in a structured and supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible work options

Continuous CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Specialist training opportunities

150 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• A strong desire to work in education and train as a teacher.
• Some experience working with young people (paid or voluntary) is beneficial but not essential.
• An understanding of safeguarding, or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support students in literacy and numeracy across KS3 and KS4.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic interventions.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Job description

Launch Your Teaching Career as a Graduate Secondary School Teaching Assistant.

Gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation for your future in education.

Are you a recent graduate with ambitions to become a teacher? Do you want to gain meaningful classroom experience while earning and learning? We're seeking motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils and teachers across secondary schools in Hertfordshire.

This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring educators to immerse themselves in school life, build classroom confidence, and develop the skills needed to progress onto a teacher training course in the future.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teaching staff, SEND professionals, and senior leaders, gradually taking on more responsibilities to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities of a Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• Support students in literacy and numeracy across KS3 and KS4
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic interventions to boost student confidence and progress
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, resource development, and classroom management
• Support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEND) using inclusive strategies
• Develop your own teaching practice in a supportive and structured school setting
• Take on increasing teaching responsibilities as your experience grows

Why choose Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive pay rates: Receive fair compensation that values your expertise
• Flexible work options: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term or permanent roles
• Local opportunities: Work in communities you know and care about
• Dedicated consultant: Your personal recruitment specialist guides your career journey
• Continuous CPD opportunities: All candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by our expert in-house trainer (an ex headteacher) at a heavily discounted price
• Specialist training opportunities: We have an exclusive partnership with Northope Hall, giving you access to specialist training opportunities
• 150 refer a friend scheme: Refer a teacher, Teaching Assistant or a school support staff member to us and we'll give you 150 to say thanks! (T&Cs apply)

What we're looking for in a Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• A 2:1 degree or higher in any subject (all graduates considered)
• A strong desire to work in education and train as a teacher
• A proactive, resilient attitude and strong communication skills
• Some experience working with young people (paid or voluntary) is beneficial but not essential
• A commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• An understanding of safeguarding, or willingness to undertake training

Horizon Teachers is proud to be an inclusive employer
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we're committed to a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and free from bias.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.