Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant in Swindon, South West

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Swindon

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week | Full-time

Are you graduating in 2025 with a 2:1 or higher from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university?

Are you passionate about education and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career?

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Swindon, part of a leading Multi Academy Trust, is offering a fantastic opportunity for high-achieving graduates to join as Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistants starting in September 2025.

This is a paid, full-time position designed to give you hands-on experience in the classroom, working alongside experienced educators to support student learning, develop your teaching skills, and explore the inner workings of a successful secondary school.

Subjects We're Especially Keen to Support:

• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Mathematics

• Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish preferred; some French)

• Geography

• Nutrition / Food Technology

• English

• History

What You’ll Gain:

• A full-time, paid role earning up to £600 per week

• Start date: September 2025

• Work in a well-connected Swindon school with strong leadership and a collaborative ethos

• Continuous support, training, and guidance from experienced teachers and mentors

• Real classroom experience and professional development tailored for aspiring teachers

• Career progression opportunities, including potential routes into teacher training

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Supporting teaching and learning across your subject area, or more broadly as needed

• Working with students 1:1 or in small groups to boost understanding and engagement

• Helping to plan lessons and prepare classroom materials

• Supporting behaviour management and contributing to a positive learning environment

• Gaining insight into school life, policies, and best practices

Who We’re Looking For:

• Final-year students or recent graduates with a 2:1 or above

• Preferably from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

• Strong interest in education and working with young people

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to take initiative

• Passionate about one or more of the listed subject areas

• Any prior experience with children (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, coaching) is a bonus – but not essential

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about the idea of working in a school and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a brief cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to find out more.

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