Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posted 21 September 2026
Salary £427 - £530 per week, Benefits: Long-term opportunity; receive guidance, mentoring and professional development
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract
Discipline Support , Graduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-124616

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Barnet | Immediate Start
Are you a determined graduate looking to kickstart your career in education?
 
Join an excellent secondary school in Barnet as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students across KS3-KS5 in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
 
This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity offers experience across both mainstream and SEND settings, with 1:1 and small-group support.
 
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Benefits
  • Join a high-achieving secondary school with a strong focus on student progress
  • Gain valuable experience across mainstream and SEND provision
  • Build experience supporting students academically and pastorally
  • Develop your confidence working with students across KS3-KS5
  • Receive guidance, mentoring and professional development throughout the placement
  • Long-term opportunity until July 2027 with competitive weekly pay
 
Graduate Teaching Assistant | The Role
  • Support students across KS3-KS5 both in and out of the classroom
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group academic and pastoral support
  • Support students with additional needs and help them access the curriculum
  • Provide academic support up to GCSE and A-Level
  • Assist with interventions and help students build confidence and independence
  • Work alongside teachers to support learning and student progress
  • Build positive relationships and act as a strong, positive role model
 
Graduate Teaching Assistant | What We’re Looking For
  • A minimum 2:1 degree in any subject from a strong UK university
  • Strong academic background, with A*-B grades at A-Level preferred
  • Confident supporting students academically up to GCSE/A-Level standard
  • A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting SEND
  • Adaptable, proactive and confident in a busy school environment
  • Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with students
 
The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates who can be positive role models, build strong relationships with students and bring energy, maturity and initiative to the role.
 
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break (6-hour working day)
Start: Immediate
Duration: Long-term until July 2027
Location: Barnet
 
Apply today for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role and gain valuable school-based experience before taking your next step into education.
 
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