Graduate Teaching Assistant

Salary: £25,000 -£28,000 per annum (term time only)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term or Permanent

Are you a Russell Group or Oxbridge graduate who is passionate about education and exploring a career in teaching?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking school that consistently delivers exceptional results for its students?

If so, this opportunity at a wonderful academy located in Newham, East London could be the perfect springboard into your career in education.

About the Academy

The Academy is one of East London’s most successful secondary schools, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Located in the heart of Newham, the school is recognised for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and strong pastoral care. In the past three years, GCSE results have placed us in the top 10% of schools nationally, with particular success in English, Maths, and the Sciences. Beyond exam results, we are a vibrant, nurturing community where staff and students alike are encouraged to aim high and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will become an integral part of our dedicated staff team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils in lessons, including one-to-one interventions and small group work.
• Assisting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring all learners can access the curriculum and achieve meaningful progress.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and raise academic outcomes across a range of subjects.
• Acting as a positive role model, inspiring students to strive for excellence in both their academic and personal development.
• Supporting enrichment activities, extra-curricular clubs, and pastoral initiatives that contribute to the life of the school.

This role offers invaluable classroom experience and is an ideal stepping stone into teacher training. Many of our previous Graduate Teaching Assistants have gone on to complete school-based training with us, progressing into highly successful teaching careers.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong academic background, ideally from a Russell Group or Oxbridge university.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people and raising aspirations.
• Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• The motivation to inspire students and make a measurable difference in outcomes.

Could this be the role for you?

• Do you want to be part of a school where student achievement is consistently among the best in the country?
• Are you excited by the chance to support SEN students and help them thrive?
• Can you see yourself developing into a future teacher or educational leader within an Outstanding school?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this academy, where your career in education can truly begin.

To Apply for this wonderful opportunity, send your CV and Cover Letter to Phil at KPI Education now.

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