Graduate Teaching Opportunity

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Dedicated education consultant

Hands-on classroom experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join local Northampton schools as Graduate Teaching Assistants. Gain hands‑on classroom experience and support students and teachers across a variety of settings.

Whether you are a recent graduate or in final year, this role offers exposure to teaching strategies, strong communication development, and potential routes into teacher training with ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year university student
• Passion for working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive, and professional attitude
• Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and help them achieve their full potential
• Deliver small group interventions and one-to-one support
• Assist with classroom management and lesson delivery
• Gain exposure to teaching and learning strategies
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Develop the skills required for a future career in education

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Passion for working with young people

Education

Recent graduate

Final-year student

Job description

Northampton
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Immediate & Future Starts Available

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

We are working with schools across Northampton that are seeking enthusiastic, motivated graduates to support students and teachers in a variety of educational settings. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a rewarding career in teaching while developing the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the classroom.

Whether your degree is in STEM, English, Humanities, Psychology, Sports Science, or another subject area, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant / Aspiring Teacher, you will:

• Support students in lessons and help them achieve their full potential
• Deliver small group interventions and one-to-one support
• Assist with classroom management and lesson delivery
• Gain exposure to teaching and learning strategies
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Develop the skills required for a future career in education

A recent graduate or final-year university student

A passion for working with young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A positive, proactive, and professional attitude

An interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education

Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals

Hands‑on classroom experience in local schools

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Potential pathways into teacher training and qualified teacher status

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives

This role is perfect for graduates who are unsure whether teaching is the right career path and want to gain practical experience before taking the next step. You'll have the chance to work alongside experienced educators, develop your confidence, and discover the rewards of working in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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