Graduate Teaching Assistant (Gta)

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Full-time position

Hands-on classroom experience

Professional development

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for an ASAP start at a high-performing Westminster school in London. You will support lesson delivery, provide 1-to-1 and small-group support, and help with learning and materials.

Ideal candidates hold a First Class or 2:1 degree, enjoy working with children, and aim to develop for a PGCE/SCITT route. This full-time role offers hands-on classroom experience and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A First Class or 2:1 degree.
• Strong academic background and genuine interest in education.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Provide 1-to-1 and small-group support to students.
• Help students with their learning, progress and development.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Encourage positive engagement and good learning habits.
• Support pupils who require additional help.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students and act as a strong role model.
• Assist with classroom organisation and wider school activities.
• Work closely with teachers and other education professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

First Class or 2:1 degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

ASAP Start | Full-time | £500 - £600 per week | Westminster, London

Are you a graduate with a First Class or 2:1 degree looking to gain valuable classroom experience and start a career in education?

KPI Education are working with a high-performing school in Westminster to recruit an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant for an ASAP start.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical school experience, develop their skills and build a strong foundation for a career in teaching and education.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.

• Provide 1-to-1 and small-group support to students.

• Help students with their learning, progress and development.

• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.

• Encourage positive engagement and good learning habits.

• Support pupils who require additional help.

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom.

• Build positive relationships with students and act as a strong role model.

• Assist with classroom organisation and wider school activities.

• Work closely with teachers and other education professionals.

About You

The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:

• A First Class or 2:1 degree.

• A strong academic background and genuine interest in education.

• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A positive, patient and proactive approach.

• The ability to build strong relationships with students.

• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

• Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or volunteering is advantageous but not essential.

What You'll Gain

• Valuable first-hand classroom experience.

• Practical experience supporting students' learning and development.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders.

• Development of your communication, organisation and classroom management skills.

• Experience working with students with a range of needs.

• Insight into the teaching profession and school life.

• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct or other teacher-training routes.

• A strong foundation for a long-term career in education.

What We Offer

• £500 - £600 per week.

• ASAP start.

• Full-time position in a high-performing Westminster school.

• Hands-on classroom experience.

• Support from experienced education professionals.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Potential pathway into a long-term career in teaching.

If you're a graduate with a strong academic background who is passionate about education and wants to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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