Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; London Borough of Brent, Wembley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is seeking Russell Group graduates to join a high-achieving North West London secondary school as Teaching Assistants. This role offers a pathway from graduate to classroom leader, with a clear trajectory toward teacher training and long-term progression.

Salary is £25,000–£30,000 per year (term-time equivalent), with ASAP or January 2027 start. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity in Brent/Wembley, designed to turn academic excellence into real-world impact.

Qualifications

• First-class or 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, ambition to develop professionally.
• Interest in teaching, educational psychology or education leadership.

Responsibilities

• Delivering one-to-one and small-group academic interventions.
• Supporting students across English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities.
• Helping GCSE and A-Level students develop confidence and achieve higher grades.
• Collaborating with experienced teachers to develop classroom management and teaching skills.
• Becoming a positive academic role model for ambitious learners.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Confidence and enthusiasm

Ambition to develop professionally

Interest in teaching/education

Education

First-Class or 2:1 degree

Job description

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

£25,000–£30,000 Equivalent | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | ASAP or January 2027

You've earned your degree from one of the UK's leading universities. Now, what if you could use it to inspire the next generation?

Are you a Russell Group graduate looking for a career that offers more than just a salary?

Could you see yourself becoming an outstanding teacher, educational psychologist or future school leader?

KPI Education is searching for exceptional Russell Group graduates to join a high-achieving, ambitious secondary school in North West London.

This isn't just another graduate job. It's an opportunity to turn your academic achievements into real-world impact, develop invaluable professional skills and discover whether teaching could be your future.

We want bright minds, big personalities and ambitious graduates who are ready to make a difference.

The Opportunity

• Location: North West London – Brent / Wembley area
• Salary: £25,000–£30,000 annualised equivalent
• Start Date: ASAP or January 2027
• Contract: Long-term, with potential permanent opportunities
• Progression: Potential teacher training pathway from September 2027

What Will You Actually Be Doing?

Forget photocopying and sitting at the back of a classroom.

You'll be actively involved in helping young people achieve academic success by:

• Delivering engaging one-to-one and small-group academic interventions.
• Supporting students across English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities.
• Helping GCSE and A-Level students develop confidence and achieve higher grades.
• Supporting talented students with academic enrichment and university aspirations.
• Working alongside experienced teachers to develop classroom management and teaching skills.
• Becoming a positive academic role model for ambitious young learners.

Are You the Graduate We’re Looking For?

We are particularly keen to hear from graduates of Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, Warwick, Durham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and other leading universities.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A First-Class or 2:1 degree in a relevant academic discipline.
• Outstanding communication skills and genuine intellectual curiosity.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire young people.
• A strong work ethic and ambition to develop professionally.
• An interest in teaching, educational psychology or education leadership.
• No previous classroom experience required. Your academic ability, ambition and personality are what matter most.

Why KPI Education?

We specialise in connecting exceptional graduates with schools that recognise their potential.

Rather than offering short-term supply work, we focus on meaningful placements that can lead to long-term careers in education.

You've invested years in your education. Now invest in someone else's future.

Ready to stand out from the graduate crowd?

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and be willing to complete enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.