Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary school pupils across a range of subjects. This term‑time, full‑time position offers recent graduates valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training or a school career.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small‑group and whole‑class support to students.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Deliver targeted interventions for pupils needing extra help.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs (SEN) where required.
• Encourage confidence, motivation and participation.

Required profile

• Degree‑level qualification in any subject.
• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., youth work, coaching, mentoring).
• Strong behaviour‑management skills.
• Calm, confident and resilient personality.
• Passion for education and helping young people succeed.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

Required skills

What we offer

• Clear pathway into teacher training (PGCE / Schools Direct).
• Supportive secondary schools with hands‑on classroom experience.
• Opportunities across multiple local schools.
• Potential for permanent placement after the temporary term.