Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking motivated graduates for Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Swindon Secondary School starting September 2025. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 or above from a top UK university and a passion for education. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and valuable classroom experience while contributing to student development and learning.

Benefits

Ongoing training and mentoring

Opportunities for long-term roles

Supportive Multi Academy Trust environment

Qualifications

• Must be graduating in 2025 or recently graduated.
• Strong interest in subjects like Science, Maths, or Languages.
• Experience with children is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and assist with lesson planning.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to help students.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Passion for education

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Graduated with a 2:1 or higher

From a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

Job description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Swindon Secondary School

Start Date: September 2025

Are you graduating this year with a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university?

Do you want to kick-start a rewarding career in education while gaining hands-on classroom experience from day one?

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Swindon – part of a high-performing Multi Academy Trust – is looking for motivated, enthusiastic graduates to join as Graduate Teaching Assistants from September 2025. This is a full-time, paid role, offering a unique opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, build vital classroom skills, and make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

Subjects in Demand:

Science (all disciplines)

Maths

Modern Foreign Languages (particularly Spanish, with some French)

Geography

History

What’s on offer:

Full-time, salaried Graduate Teaching Assistant position

Earn up to £600 per week

Based in Swindon with accessible transport links

Work within a supportive, ambitious Multi Academy Trust

Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced educators

Opportunities for long-term roles and professional progression

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting classroom teaching across your specialist subject or more broadly as needed

Working 1:1 or in small groups to help students build subject confidence and skills

Assisting with lesson planning, resource creation, and behaviour management

Contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Gaining a deep understanding of how schools operate day to day

Ideal candidates will:

Be graduating in 2025 or have recently graduated with a 2:1 or higher

Preferably come from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

Be passionate about working with young people and committed to their progress

Have a strong interest in at least one of the key subject areas listed above

Be reliable, adaptable, and ready to take initiative

Prior experience with children or young people (formally or informally) is an advantage, but not essential

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in education, develop practical skills in a real-world setting, and become part of a school team that values inclusion, learning, and development.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a short cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to learn more and be considered.