Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Stepintoteaching; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for a secondary school in Hockley, Essex. This full-time role, perfect for aspiring teachers, offers a pathway into teaching with responsibilities including supporting students and assisting teachers. If you're passionate about education, this is your chance to gain meaningful experience in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• 2:2 or above in any honours degree required.
• Strong academic background in English, Maths, or Science (GCSE grade C/4 or above).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support students during class-based activities.
• Lead structured 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Assist teachers in preparing learning materials.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Passion for education

Education

2:2 or above in any honours degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Hockley, Essex
Full-time | £480–£520 per week (term time only)
Opportunity to Train to Teach with the Trust

Step Into Teaching is working with a well-regarded secondary school inHockley, currently looking to appoint Graduate Teaching Assistants for the new academic year. These full-time positions are ideal for aspiring teachers and offer a direct route into school-based teacher training within the trust.

The Opportunity:

• Role:Graduate Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
• Responsibilities:1:1 and small group support in core subjects
• Location:Hockley, Essex
• Schedule:Full-time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Pay:£480–£520 per week
• Progression:Pathway into teacher training offered

Requirements:

• A 2:2 or above in any honours degree
• Strong academic background in English, Maths, or Science (GCSE grade C/4 or above)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team
• A passion for education and helping young people reach their full potential

In this role, you’ll:

• Support students during class-based activities
• Lead structured 1:1 and small group sessions
• Assist teachers in preparing learning materials
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage student engagement

This is a highly rewarding role, ideal for a graduate who is serious about a future in teaching and wants to gain meaningful experience before committing to a training programme.

Interested? Apply Now
Click ‘Apply’ below to express your interest and upload your CV to Step Into Teaching.

Safeguarding Statement:
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please Note:
We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you don’t hear from us in that time, your application may not have been successful. We encourage you to apply for other opportunities in the future.