Graduate Teaching Assistant - Unqualified Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding academy in Newham is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for the upcoming academic year. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background and a passion for teaching. This role offers a pathway to qualified teacher training and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Pathway to Qualified Teaching

Additional benefits included

Qualifications

• High calibre graduates with expected grades of 1st or 2:1.
• Matching A levels and GCSEs required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in classroom activities.
• Work with small groups and individuals to raise attainment.
• Support the delivery of lessons.

Skills

Interest in a career in teaching

Education

1st or 2:1 degree

A levels and GCSEs

Job description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Unqualified Teacher, London Borough of Newham

Location: London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Unqualified Teacher

Outstanding Academy School in Newham, East London, is seeking graduates for the role of Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Teacher. The position offers a salary of £540 to £630 per week, with 23 vacancies available, starting in September or possibly sooner.

Ideal candidates are final-year students with a 1st or 2:1 degree in subjects such as Maths, English, Science, Geography, History, RE/Philosophy, Computer Science, Drama, or Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish). Graduates from Oxbridge or Russell Group universities are preferred.

Person Specification:

• High calibre graduates with expected grades of 1st or 2:1
• Matching A levels and GCSEs required
• Interest in a career in teaching is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in classroom activities
• Work with small groups and individuals to raise attainment
• Support the delivery of lessons, learning from experienced teachers

Job Details:

• Working hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Start date: September 2025, for the entire academic year
• Additional benefits included

Pathway to Qualified Teaching:

Progression to salaried teacher training from September 2026, with opportunities to plan and deliver lessons, observe teaching practices, and collect evidence towards teaching standards.

School Information:

This outstanding graded academy serves secondary and sixth form students aged 11-18, with approximately 3000 pupils, expanding to 3600 by 2028. It is highly oversubscribed, ranked 7th in England by TES, and has received £20 million funding for expansion. The school has a strong record of developing graduates into qualified teachers, with 13 current graduates progressing to salaried teacher training.

Contact Phil at KPI Education for more information about this exciting opportunity.