STEM Academic Mentor

EdEx; Bushey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx is partnering with a secondary school in Bushey to recruit Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach roles. These positions offer paid, hands-on experience in a fast-paced school environment and a clear path to salaried teacher training from Sept 2027.

You'll support students across Key Stages, work 8am–4pm, and receive weekly pay. A strong academic background (1st Class or 2:1, good GCSEs/A-levels) and a passion for inspiring young people are essential as you prepare to train to teach.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a strong academic record (1st Class or 2:1).
• Excellent A Levels and GCSEs across subjects.
• Clear interest in pursuing teacher training via a paid route.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3–KS5 in groups and 1-2-1.
• Assist teaching staff and contribute to interventions and revisions.
• Engage with subjects across English, Maths, Science, etc.

Skills

Graduate

Degree grade

Passion for teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (1st Class or 2:1)

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach (TAAds) Bushey, England

Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach

Q– Are you a graduate interested in teaching, but not quite ready to dive into a PGCE or SCITT?

Q– Looking for a school that offers paid teacher training, outstanding leadership, and real development opportunities?

EdEx can help, here’s how….

EdEx are exclusively partnered with a Secondary School in Bushey. The school is looking for high-achieving graduates, who are keen to embark on teacher training, but want hands‑on experience in schools before taking the plunge. The school is graded ‘Outstanding’ and is part of the leading trust in London. You will be surrounded by like‑minded, ambitious, caring graduates, who want to make a genuine difference.

Teaching in London is vibrant, fast-paced and life-changing, not just for you, but for the young people you’ll support. We all remember our best teachers.This is your opportunity to become one of them.

EdEx are working on x6Teaching Assistant roles, starting ASAP. Full time, Monday to Friday. If you enjoy your year at the school and cement your passion for teaching, inspiring real change and inspiring students, you can train to teach from September 2027, on a salaried teacher training SCITT (paid for + no more student debt). You will be supported, nurtured and progress quickly.

What skills and experience do you need as aTeaching Assistant?

• A graduate, 1 st Class or 2:1
• Strong A Levels and GCSEs across the board – especially in your chosen subject specialism
• An evident passion for inspiring young people – this must come across during interview
• A general understanding of potential routes into teaching – but you don’t need to know everything
• Resilience, Can-Do Attitude & Positive Demeanour – Teaching and Teaching Assistant roles are tough, but rewarding

That’s all you need -Experience like tutoring, mentoring, summer camps or childcare is a bonus but not essential. Most important is your desire to make an impact.

Teaching Assistant – Role Details:

• Paid weekly, daily rates between £105 - £120 per day (Term Time Only)
• Monday to Friday, School Hours Typically 8am – 4pm (no weekends)
• Start ASAP
• Scope to go onto a Permanent Contract and Salaried Teacher Training from Sept 27
• Support students across Key Stages (KS3, KS4, KS5) 1-2-1 and in small groups running interventions, academic booster session and revision sessions
• Support students in your chosen subject specialism (any subjects like English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages)
• Support students with mild to moderate SEN i.e. Autism, Speech and Language, SEMH etc
• Full classroom support alongside qualified class teachers and exceptional leaders

If you’re considering a career in teaching and want to gain world class hands‑on experience, apply to these Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunities today. Charlie at EdEx will be in touch within 24 hours via email if you’re shortlisted for the Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancies.

Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach