Oxbridge Graduate

Posted 03 February 2026
Salary £444 per week
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract
Discipline Support
ReferenceV-115449

Job description

Oxbridge Graduate – Secondary Teaching Assistant 

Location: Barking & Dagenham
Contract: Immediate July 2026 (Term-Time Only)

Are you an Oxbridge graduate eager to share your academic excellence with secondary school students?

A high-achieving secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking ambitious and highly qualified Oxbridge Graduates to join their team as Secondary Teaching Assistants and Academic Mentors.

As an Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students in KS3 and KS4, providing tailored academic guidance, subject-specific mentoring, and exam preparation support. This role will also see you shadow experienced teachers in your subject specialism, giving you first-hand insight into classroom teaching and an excellent route towards teacher training and QTS.

Oxbridge Graduate – Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing 1:1 and small group academic support for KS3 & KS4 students

  • Supporting students in your subject specialism, from high achievers to those requiring additional help

  • Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, planning, and resources

  • Helping prepare students for GCSEs and progression to top UK universities

This role is perfect for ambitious Oxbridge graduates seeking classroom experience before pursuing a career in education or further academic study.

Oxbridge Graduate – We’re Looking For:
  • A 1:1 or 2:1 degree from Oxford or Cambridge University

  • A strong academic background and passion for education

  • Previous child-centred experience (preferred)

  • Commitment from Immediately to July 2026

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Oxbridge Graduate role in Barking & Dagenham.

For other roles like this, check out our website — search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Oxbridge Graduate role.

Oxbridge Graduate | Barking & Dagenham | INDHOT