Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant| Based Near Maidstone, ME16| Earn up to £600 per week | Role starting in September 2025

Before applying to this Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant, please consider…

Have you recently, or due to graduate with a 2:1 for higher degree in any STEM, Humanities, English, MFL subject and now looking for a meaningful career where you can put your subject knowledge to use?

Are you someone that has a strong passion for education and ready to inspire the next generation of learners?

If that sounds like you, keep reading. This Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant Role may be the perfect next step in your career!

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant – About the school

First opening their doors in 1968, the school has grown into a modern, dynamic learning community serving over 1,000 students aged 11–18.

What sets this secondary school apart is its drive for academic and personal excellence. The school boasts state-of-the-art science labs, a newly refurbished media suite, creative arts studios, and extensive sports facilities.

With a warm, inclusive ethos and an ambitious leadership team, this is a place where both students and staff are empowered to thrive.

They are now on the hunt for a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant who can help them raise the bar even higher, someone who’s academically accomplished, passionate about education, and ready to make a lasting impact.

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant – Candidate Specification

We’re on the lookout for a high-achieving Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant who meets the following criteria:

• A 2:1 or above from a Russell Group university in any subject (STEM, Humanities, English, or MFL).
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to support young people academically and personally.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in leading small groups or supporting classroom discussions.
• Some experience working with young people (mentoring, tutoring, coaching, youth work)—desirable but not essential.
• As a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant, you must have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant – Role Responsibilities

As a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of the classroom, working closely with teachers and students each day. Your role will include:

• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions, either to challenge high achievers or assist those who need extra guidance.
• Helping create engaging, inclusive, and accessible classroom environments.
• Assisting with practicals and activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed and learning runs smoothly.
• Supporting with assessment tasks, feedback, and classroom organisation.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students and acting as a reliable and encouraging presence in their school lives.

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant – Why Join

You’ll find more than just a job, you’ll discover a community that invests in you. Staff are valued, supported, and given space to grow, with access to ongoing CPD, coaching, and teacher training pathways. If you're thinking long-term, this role is a perfect stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, or youth mentoring.

The school is known for its friendly staff, well-behaved students, and an SLT that prioritises wellbeing as much as progress. You’ll be working in a setting where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible every single day.

From the moment you join, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors and colleagues who want to see you succeed, because at this school everyone matters.

Sound like your kind of place?
Click “Apply Now” and start your journey towards an exciting and rewarding future in education.

Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

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