Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary Education (Witham)

Stepintoteaching; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 22,750 - 24,115; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching partners with a welcoming secondary school in Witham to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026. This full-time, term-time role involves in-class support across departments and targeted interventions to help students progress.

You will gain valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or other education careers, with ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout your placement in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above (any subject).
• GCSE English and Maths at 4/C or above.
• Interest in education and supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across departments to help students engage and progress.
• Deliver targeted interventions 1:1 and in small groups to boost attainment and confidence.
• Support lesson delivery, classroom management and learning activities.
• Work with students of all abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Assist with resources preparation and classroom organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build relationships with pupils and be a valued member of the school community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic and adaptable

Confident communicator

Education

2:2 degree or above

GCSE English and Maths (4/C)

Job description

Step Into Teaching partners with a welcoming secondary school in Witham to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026. This full-time, term-time role involves in-class support across departments and targeted interventions to help students progress.

You will gain valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or other education careers, with ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout your placement in a supportive school community.