Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant

High-Performing Secondary School | Lewisham, South East London
Full-Time | Full Academic Year (with Long-Term Opportunities)
September Start
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Are you graduating this year with a 2:1 or above in a Humanities subject from a UK university?

Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain invaluable school-based experience before beginning teacher training?

An outstanding and high-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Lewisham is seeking exceptional Humanities graduates to join its successful Humanities faculty as Graduate Teaching Assistants from September. Applications are welcomed from graduates in History, Geography, Religious Studies, Politics, Sociology or Philosophy.

This is a full-time position for the entire academic year, with the opportunity to remain beyond this period and progress onto a salaried or school-based teacher training programme.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Humanities teachers, you will:

• Support lessons across the Humanities curriculum.
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions and one-to-one support.
• Help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Assist with lesson planning, resources and assessment.
• Build excellent classroom experience ahead of teacher training.
• Become fully involved in the wider school community.

Throughout the year, you will receive structured mentoring and professional development, preparing you for progression into teacher training.

Person Specification

To be considered, you must:

• Hold or be predicted a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a UK university in History, Geography, Religious Studies, Politics, Sociology, Philosophy or a closely related Humanities subject.
• Aspire to become a secondary teacher.
• Be available to work full-time for the full academic year.
• Live within the London Borough of Lewisham or within approximately one hour's commute.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and strong academic ability.

Please note:

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why Join This School?

• Outstanding Humanities department.
• Structured mentoring from experienced teachers.
• Excellent CPD and career progression.
• Clear pathway into teacher training.
• Supportive and ambitious school environment.
• Excellent transport links across Lewisham and South East London.

Apply Now

Click 'Apply' today and submit your CV to James at KPI Education to be considered for this Graduate Humanities Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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