Graduate Academic Mentor in Swindon, South West

Graduate Academic Mentor – Graduate Teaching Assistant

Swindon Secondary School
Start Date: September 2025

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

Are you eager to start a fulfilling career in education while gaining practical classroom experience from day one?

A progressive and inclusive secondary school in Swindon, part of a successful Multi Academy Trust, is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join as Graduate Academic Mentors (Graduate Teaching Assistants) starting September 2025. This is a full-time, paid role offering a unique chance to work alongside exceptional teachers, develop key teaching skills, and make a positive impact on students’ learning.

Subjects in High Demand:

• Science (all disciplines)

• Mathematics

• Modern Foreign Languages (especially Spanish, some French)

• Geography

• Nutrition / Food Technology

• English

• History

What We Offer:

• Full-time, salaried Graduate Teaching Assistant role

• Weekly earnings up to £600

• September 2025 start date

• Based in Swindon with excellent transport links

• Supportive environment within a high-achieving Multi Academy Trust

• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship from experienced educators

• Clear pathways for professional development and long-term career opportunities

Your Role:

• Supporting classroom teaching in your specialist subject or more generally as required

• Working one-to-one or with small groups to boost students’ confidence and skills

• Assisting with lesson planning, creating resources, and managing behaviour

• Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere

• Gaining a thorough understanding of daily school operations and educational practice

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduating in 2025 (or recently graduated) with at least a 2:1 degree

• Preferably from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

• Passionate about supporting young people’s learning and development

• Interested in one or more of the key subjects listed above

• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive

• Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but not essential

Please Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build practical experience, develop a career in education, and join a school community that values inclusion and continuous learning.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a brief cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to find out more and apply.

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