Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People • Full-time • Greater London, Greater London, GB • £19,500 - £22,500 / year • 2d ago

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet
Contract: Full-time and term-time only
Salary: £19,500 - £22,500 salary per annum (dependent on experience)
Start date: September 2025

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain invaluable experience in education?

Are you thinking about a future in teaching, psychology, or working with young people?

Whether you're passionate about early childhood development or keen to support older students in secondary education, Michaela at Aspire People would like to hear from you.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - about the role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in the classroom by supporting pupils academically, emotionally, and socially. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, supporting learning across the curriculum, assisting with small group work, and providing 1:1 interventions when needed.

We're recruiting for a variety of roles in both primary and secondary schools, including:

* Classroom support across EYFS - KS5
* SEN support for pupils with additional learning needs (e.g. autism, ADHD)
* Behaviour mentoring and pastoral support
* Literacy and numeracy intervention groups
* Subject-specific assistance (e.g. English, Maths, Science, Humanities)

Graduate Teaching Assistant - requirements:

* A recent graduate (2:1 or above) in an academic subject from a top UK university
* Passionate about working with children or young people
* Confident, adaptable and proactive
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Previous experience working with young people (volunteering, tutoring, coaching, youth work) is essential
* Willingness to commit to a full academic year as a minimum

How to apply:

If this Graduate Teaching Assistant role sounds like something you would be interested in, please don't hesitate to apply. Please get in touch with Michaela to register your interest. Your details will not be shared with the school without your permission.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.