Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

If you’re a recent Russell Group graduate with a strong academic background and a serious interest in education, this could be your ideal first step into the classroom.

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their staff team for the 2025–26 academic year.

This full-time, fixed-term role offers the perfect launchpad for aspiring teachers looking to build experience before embarking on a PGCE or salaried teacher training.

About the School:

Located in the heart of Hounslow and just minutes from public transport links, this is a rapidly improving secondary school with a strong leadership team and a clear vision for academic excellence and student achievement.

• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with several Outstanding features
• GCSE results improving year-on-year – 73% of students achieved Grade 5 or above in English and Maths in 2024
• Strong focus on academic mentoring, inclusive learning, and high expectations
• Supportive staff culture and in-house CPD tailored for graduate interns

The Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students across a range of year groups and subject areas, depending on your degree specialism (e.g., English, Maths, Science, Humanities, MFL).

Your duties will include:

• Supporting students with 1:1 and small group interventions, particularly those who are underperforming or need exam support
• Assisting in the delivery of classroom lessons alongside experienced subject teachers
• Helping plan, resource and deliver revision, literacy, and numeracy catch-up sessions
• Working with the SEN and pastoral teams to support students with specific learning needs
• Providing enrichment through clubs, mentoring or subject-specific initiatives

You’ll gain real classroom exposure, professional mentoring, and the kind of day-to-day insight that’s hard to find outside of direct experience.

Who We're Looking For:

• A recent Russell Group graduate (2:1 or above preferred)
• Strong academic subject knowledge in one or more of the core or facilitating subjects
• A clear interest in pursuing teacher training in the near future
• Excellent communication, resilience, and adaptability
• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, outreach) is highly desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer:

• £25,000 – £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Full-time, Monday–Friday, term-time only
• Fixed-term contract (September 2025 – July 2026)
• Weekly pay, career guidance, and access to teacher training routes within the trust

This is more than a support role – it’s a training ground for future teachers and education leaders.

Join a school that will challenge and champion you in equal measure.

To apply or learn more, get in touch with Ryan at KPI Education today.

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