Graduate teaching assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is offering a fantastic opportunity for graduates to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants in Watford, starting in September 2025. This role provides the chance to gain valuable educational experience and progress towards teacher training, with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid position for the academic year

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Training and induction days

Qualifications

• Graduate with a minimum 2:2 degree.
• Strong A-Level and GCSE results.
• Ability to engage effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students from various backgrounds in their learning.
• Assist in teaching and help improve student progress.
• Provide continuous support during lessons.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Strong engagement skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree (2:2 or above)

Strong A-Level and GCSE results

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Watford, Hertfordshire - 90 to 115 p/day - Fantastic opportunity to gain Education experience offering permanent contracts and routes into teacher training.

Are you a graduate considering a career within teaching? Perhaps you've experience with tuition or youth work and are looking for a way to gain school experience before progressing onto teacher training?

Are you interested in building your skills and experience in a vibrant Secondary Academy to gain an insights into teaching or routes into teacher training?

Tradewind is actively recruiting graduates in Hertsfordshire for year-long paid positions to start in September 2025 on a temporary to permanent basis with a school renown for it's training and development of teachers of the future.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Watford, Hertfordshire

July or September Start depending on your availability

90 - 115 per day

Open to graduates with a 2:2 or above

Opportunity to progress onto teacher training after 3 terms on a permanent contract with the school

Tradewind are partnered with 2 schools in the Watford area who are looking for ambitious graduates who have the skill to engage and support in the development of pupils. We are looking to source Graduates who are looking to gain school experience and become teachers of the future. These positions provide full training and paid induction days, interviews are being held after Easter usually in May and welcome applicants with all backgrounds and experience levels. While prior experience is not obligatory, a strong academic background, a flexible and confident demeanour, and a dedicated work ethic are indispensable!

Graduate Teaching Assistants can anticipate the following benefits:

• The chance to work in a supportive school, well known locally for their training and development of new staff and ECT (early career teachers) as they embark on their teaching career!
• A paid position from 90 p/day, starting in September 2025, for the entire 2025/26 academic year
• A great opportunity to learn from fabulous Teachers
• Options for professional development through both the school and Tradewind

The Graduate Teaching Assistant role necessitates:

• Passion for teaching and committed to assisting students from various backgrounds and abilities to achieve continuous progress in the classroom.
• Possession of a degree (ideally at least 2:2), along with strong A-Level and GCSE results.
• Ability to confidently and effectively engage students from diverse backgrounds.

This presents an exceptional opportunity for graduates contemplating a future career in teaching!

Get in touch today if you're looking to for a fabulous opportunity to make a difference in the educational journey of the next generation! Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact us at (phone number removed) for further details.