Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	25 June 2025
Salary:	£500 to £600 per week
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 July 2025
Location:	SN2 1JR
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	MWGRADTASWIN2506-30266

Summary

Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Swindon

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week | Full-time

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

Are you passionate about education and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career?

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Swindon, part of a leading Multi Academy Trust, is offering a fantastic opportunity for high-achieving graduates to join as Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistants starting in September 2025.

This is a paid, full-time position designed to give you hands-on experience in the classroom, working alongside experienced educators to support student learning, develop your teaching skills, and explore the inner workings of a successful secondary school.

Subjects We're Especially Keen to Support:

• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

  
  

• Mathematics

  
  

• Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish preferred; some French)

  
  

• Geography

  
  

• Nutrition / Food Technology

  
  

• English

  
  

• History

  
  What You’ll Gain:

  • A full-time, paid role earning up to £600 per week

    
    

  • Start date: September 2025

    
    

  • Work in a well-connected Swindon school with strong leadership and a collaborative ethos

    
    

  • Continuous support, training, and guidance from experienced teachers and mentors

    
    

  • Real classroom experience and professional development tailored for aspiring teachers

    
    

  • Career progression opportunities, including potential routes into teacher training

    
    Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

    • Supporting teaching and learning across your subject area, or more broadly as needed

      
      

    • Working with students 1:1 or in small groups to boost understanding and engagement

      
      

    • Helping to plan lessons and prepare classroom materials

      
      

    • Supporting behaviour management and contributing to a positive learning environment

      
      

    • Gaining insight into school life, policies, and best practices

      
      Who We’re Looking For:

      • Final-year students or recent graduates with a 2:1 or above

        
        

      • Preferably from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university

        
        

      • Strong interest in education and working with young people

        
        

      • Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to take initiative

        
        

      • Passionate about one or more of the listed subject areas

        
        

      • Any prior experience with children (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, coaching) is a bonus – but not essential

        
        

        Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

        Ready to Apply?

        If you're excited about the idea of working in a school and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV and a brief cover letter to Miranda at KPI Education to find out more.

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