Graduate Teaching Assistant Secondary

Remedy Education; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is helping a valued secondary school in Greenwich, South East London fill a Graduate Teaching Assistant position. You will support students aged 11-16 across various subjects, assist teachers in delivering lessons, and help manage classroom behaviour.

This full-time role is ideal for graduates seeking classroom experience ahead of PGCE or teacher training, with a supportive school community and good transport links.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in any subject; education-related degrees desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with young people in school, youth work, mentoring, tutoring or voluntary role.
• Genuine interest in education and pursuing a career in teaching.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Available full-time starting ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students aged 11-16 across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils with varying needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help raise attainment.
• Gain first‑hand experience of school life and the teaching profession.

Skills

Graduate

Experience with young people

Strong communication

Education

Any degree

Education-related degree desirable

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting?

Do you have previous experience working with young people in a paid or voluntary capacity?

Are you considering a career in teaching and seeking a full-time role before starting teacher training?

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Greenwich, South East London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am until 4pm

Salary: 100 - 120 per day PAYE or umbrella and dependant on experience

I am are working with a highly respected secondary school in Greenwich, South East London, which has an excellent track record of supporting graduates as they begin their teaching journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and build your classroom experience in preparation for a PGCE or teacher training programme.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students aged 11-16 across a range of subjects
• Support pupils with varying needs both in and out of the classroom
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help raise attainment
• Gain first‑hand experience of school life and the teaching profession

Requirements:

• A recent graduate in any subject (education-related degrees desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience working with young people (this can be in a school, youth work, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or voluntary role)
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to pursue a career in teaching
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Available full-time starting ASAP

Why Join This School?

• Well-established support for graduates entering education
• A positive, inclusive, and well‑led environment
• Ideal stepping stone into teacher training
• Located in the vibrant borough of Hackney, with excellent transport links

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.