Graduate Teaching Assistant in Maidstone, South East

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Located near Ashford, | Earn up to £600 per week | Role starting in September 2025 | Pathway to teacher training from September 2026

Before applying to this Graduate Teaching Assistant role please consider…

Have you recently graduated with a 1st or 2:1 in a subject like STEM, Humanities, Geography, or English – and have a solid academic track record from GCSEs through to A-Levels?

Thinking about a career in teaching but not sure where to begin? Maybe the idea of going back to University (and racking up more debt) doesn’t appeal and you’re looking for a more hands-on, supported route into the classroom?

If this sounds like you, keep reading! This graduate Teaching Assistant role is the perfect next step of aspiring teachers…

Graduate Teaching Assistant: About the school

This dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school, part of a highly respected trust with multiple Ofsted-rated Outstanding schools. They are deeply committed to nurturing future teaching talent and offer an exceptional pathway into the profession.

They’re on the lookout for high-achieving graduates from Russell Group or Oxbridge Universities, with strong academic backgrounds in STEM, English, or Humanities subjects.

 In your first year, you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, before progressing onto a fully funded, salaried teacher training programme within one of their top-performing partner schools. If you're ambitious, passionate about education, and ready to make a difference this Graduate Teaching Assistant role is the perfect place to start your journey.

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Candidate Specification

We are on the lookout for Graduate Teaching Assistant who holds:

• Hold (or be on track to achieve) a 1st or 2:1 degree in a relevant subject from a Russell Group or top 30 University
• Consistently strong academic history, including solid GCSE and A-Level results (English, Maths, and Science GCSEs are essential)
• Have a genuine ambition to pursue a long-term career in education, ideally progressing into teacher training
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a busy school setting, showing adaptability, initiative, and resilience

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Role Responsibilities

During you time as Graduate Teaching Assistant you will be required to:

• Work closely with class teachers to support the delivery of dynamic and inclusive lessons across a range of subjects
• Provide in-class assistance to pupils, including those with SEND or those who require stretch and challenge
• Lead focused intervention sessions in small groups or 1:1 setting to reinforce key concepts and boost pupil progress
• Support behaviour management strategies to ensure a focused and respectful classroom culture

Graduate Teaching Assistant: Why Join

At this secondary school your journey into teaching starts with purpose and momentum. In your first year, you’ll gain invaluable classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant working closely with outstanding teachers, supporting pupils across the curriculum, and building the skills you’ll need for a long and successful career in education. No need to go back to university or take on more debt this is real-world experience, right from the get-go.

From there, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to progress onto their bespoke salaried teacher training programme, delivered across a network of Ofsted-rated Outstanding schools within a high-performing, forward-thinking trust. You’ll be fully supported every step of the way, from your first day in the classroom to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and beyond.

This is a school where staff are truly valued. You’ll benefit from expert mentoring, weekly professional development, and clear career progression pathways designed to help you grow into the exceptional educator you’re meant to be.

 If you’re ready to kickstart your teaching career with purpose, support, and real opportunity, don’t wait. Click “Apply Now” and become part of something truly transformational.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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