Graduate Teaching Assistant Secondary

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

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Greenwich, London. You will support students aged 11-16, assist teachers with lessons, and provide targeted support to pupils with varying needs.

This full-time role offers a valuable stepping stone into teacher training and practical classroom experience. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for education, strong communication skills, and the availability to start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in any subject (education-related degrees desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience working with young people (paid or voluntary)
• Genuine interest in education and teaching career
• 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recent graduate

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:

• 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?

• 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.