Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a high achieving Hackney secondary school to gain invaluable classroom experience ahead of teacher training.

You will support students across Years 7-11, work with teachers, lead small groups, and help pupils reach their potential. This full-time role offers strong progression into PGCE/teacher training.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate aiming to become a secondary school teacher.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Years 7-11.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classes.
• Lead small groups and provide targeted support to learners.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Graduate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Hackney, East London Full-Time Excellent Pre PGCE/ teacher training Opportunity

Are you a graduate with ambitions of potentially becoming a secondary school teacher in the future?

Are you planning to begin a PGCE or teacher training programme in the future and looking to gain invaluable classroom experience first?

Have you gained experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering or another role?

If so, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity could be the perfect next step.

A high achieving secondary school in Hackney is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join their support team from September. This full-time Teaching Assistant role offers exceptional school-based experience for aspiring teachers looking to develop their classroom skills before progressing into teacher training.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will support students across Years 7-11, helping individuals and small groups to achieve their full potential. You'll gain first‑hand experience of outstanding teaching practice while building the confidence and skills needed for a successful teaching career.

The Role

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full-time, Monday to Friday

ASAP

Supporting students across Years 7-11

Working alongside experienced teachers in an Outstanding secondary school

Excellent preparation for PGCE or teacher training

The Ideal Candidate

• A graduate with aspirations of becoming a secondary school teacher
• Previous experience working with young people, either paid or voluntary
• Experience may include tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, youth work, school placements, overseas teaching, or similar
• Enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive and high-achieving secondary school before embarking on a career in teaching.

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