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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £100 to £115 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: Hounslow, London
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: gtahounssept

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Summary

Graduate Teaching Assistant – World-Class Hounslow Secondary

A high-performing secondary school in Hounslow is offering a Graduate Teaching Assistant role from September, designed for academically strong graduates who are considering a future in teaching. This Graduate Teaching Assistant position sits within a carefully structured school environment where routines are embedded, behaviour is purposeful, and learning is taken seriously by students. You will be working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting pupils in lessons and through targeted interventions. For a Graduate Teaching Assistant, this is a setting where you can observe excellent teaching daily and understand how strong outcomes are built over time. The role provides clarity, consistency, and the chance to develop practical classroom skills from the outset.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be guided by experienced teachers and middle leaders who prioritise development through deliberate practice. The school has a strong track record of supporting graduates into teacher training, with clear internal pathways and mentoring that goes beyond informal advice. You will gain exposure to effective behaviour systems, curriculum planning, and assessment methods that are used consistently across departments. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is particularly well suited to those who want to build confidence in the classroom before committing to training. Staff work within a culture of high expectations, but with the structures in place to help you meet them.

Key highlights:
• Graduate Teaching Assistant – full-time role from September
• Daily rate up to £115 depending on experience
• Hounslow, West London with excellent transport connections
• Ofsted Outstanding secondary school with a strong academic track record
• Long-term contract for the full academic year
• Structured pathway into teacher training for successful graduates
• Work across multiple subjects with a focus on pupil progress

What you’ll be doing:
• Support teachers in delivering well-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Lead small group interventions to reinforce core subject understanding
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Observe teaching practice and learn effective classroom strategies
• Contribute to maintaining a focused and productive learning environment

Ideal candidate for this Hounslow school:
• Graduate with a 2:1 or above from a reputable university
• Considering a career in teaching and looking for school-based experience
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with young people
• Organised, reliable, and able to follow structured guidance
• Available full-time from September for the full academic year

Why join this Hounslow school?
• Clear and proven route from Graduate Teaching Assistant to teacher training
• Consistent behaviour systems that allow lessons to run without disruption
• Department teams that plan collaboratively and share resources centrally
• Regular feedback from experienced teachers to accelerate your development
• Diverse student intake that reflects the local community
• Senior leadership team visible in classrooms and actively involved in staff support

How to apply:
If you are ready to take on a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Hounslow this September, apply through this listing today. Shortlisting will begin shortly, with interviews arranged in advance of the new academic year.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers a direct and practical route into teaching, giving you the experience and insight needed to make an informed next step. You will leave the year with a clear understanding of whether the classroom is the right long-term path for you.

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