Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term placement

Mentoring and professional development

Experience across KS3/GCSE/A-Level

Job summary

KPI Education on the Wirral is partnering with a well‑established secondary school to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the 2026/27 academic year, starting in November 2026. This full‑time role offers classroom exposure across KS3 and GCSE, with mentoring and development designed to strengthen your teacher‑training application.

You will gain practical experience by supporting lessons, delivering small-group interventions and providing 1:1 support, while exploring how your degree subject

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree relevant to the subject you wish to support.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to support KS3/GCSE students and GCSE revision sessions.
• Willing to engage in school life and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lessons in your degree subject and provide small-group support.
• Deliver focused 1:1 tutoring and GCSE revision sessions where needed.
• Support classroom management and pupil motivation.
• Participate in mentoring and professional development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Job description

November 2026 | Up to £550 per week | Full-Time | Teacher Training Pathway

Have you recently graduated and are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, but would like to gain some valuable classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

Would you welcome the chance to spend the 2026/27 academic year developing your skills within a well-established secondary school on the Wirral?

Are you looking for a graduate opportunity that will help you build confidence, explore your potential as a future teacher and strengthen your application for teacher training in 2027?

KPI Education is working in partnership with a successful secondary school on the Wirral to appoint a motivated and personable

Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its team from

November 2026.

Why Choose This Graduate Role?

• Earn up to £550 per week
• Full-time position for the 2026/27 academic year
• Long-term placement with the possibility of extending beyond the initial period
• Work alongside experienced teaching staff and supportive subject departments
• Gain classroom exposure across KS3, GCSE and potentially A-Level
• Provide focused 1:1 support and help deliver small-group academic interventions
• Opportunity to gain experience within your own degree subject or area of specialism
• Help GCSE students strengthen their subject knowledge, prepare for examinations and develop effective revision techniques
• Develop practical skills in classroom management, pupil motivation and lesson support
• Receive ongoing mentoring, feedback and professional development
• Valuable preparation for teacher training applications for September 2027

More Than Classroom Support

From the outset, you will be encouraged to get involved in school life and make a positive contribution to the learning experience of pupils.

Your responsibilities could include assisting with lessons in your degree subject, helping small groups work through challenging topics or providing individual support to pupils who would benefit from additional academic guidance. You may also contribute to GCSE revision sessions, helping students consolidate their knowledge and approach their examinations with greater confidence.

As your experience develops, you will be encouraged to take on further responsibilities and broaden your understanding of effective teaching practice. This will give you a valuable insight into the demands and rewards of the profession while helping you develop the confidence and practical abilities needed for a future teaching career.

Who Are We Looking For?

The school is interested in hearing from enthusiastic, capable and approachable graduates who enjoy working with young people and are keen to contribute to their academic progress.

Applications are welcomed from a variety of degree disciplines, with particular interest in graduates who have studied

English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, Psychology or related subjects.

If teaching is a career you are seriously considering but you would like to gain an authentic understanding of the profession first, this role offers the opportunity to spend a full academic year developing your experience before progressing into teacher training.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Would you like to gain meaningful classroom experience within a secondary school on the Wirral, starting in November 2026, and work towards a future in teaching?