Graduate Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organisation in the UK is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting young learners. This role is ideal for recent graduates passionate about education, providing hands-on experience in various school settings. You'll assist teachers, work with students individually or in small groups, and help manage classroom behaviors. This position offers paid experience and mentorship to build skills crucial for a teaching career, helping you to shape young minds and make a real impact.

Benefits

Paid experience: £480–£520 per week

Guidance and mentorship from experienced staff

Hands-on experience in education settings

Qualifications

• Recent graduate motivated to make a difference in education.
• Eager to gain classroom experience and support learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning.
• Assist with lesson preparation and resource organisation.

Skills

Passionate about working with children

Motivated and proactive

Confident building positive relationships

Job description

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you see yourself building a career in teaching or education?

This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity with Step Into Teaching is the perfect way to gain paid, hands‑on classroom experience and begin a career with purpose.

We have positions available across primary schools, secondary schools, and further education settings, giving you the chance to experience different phases of learning and find the environment where you thrive.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Interested in progressing into teacher training or educational leadership
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to support learning in the classroom
• Confident building positive relationships with students
• Based in or able to commute to South Yorkshire

If you're enthusiastic, caring and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid experience: £480–£520 per week (term‑time only)
• Hands‑on experience in primary, secondary or further education
• Insight into different school environments before committing to training
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced teaching staff
• A strong foundation for a future PGCE, School Direct, Teach First or other training routes
• A chance to build classroom confidence, behaviour management skills, and real‑world experience

What You’ll Be Doing as a Graduate Teaching Assistant

Depending on your placement, you may:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning
• Support students with additional needs or learning barriers
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive routines
• Assist with lesson preparation and resource organisation
• Become a trusted role model and consistent support for students

You’ll be part of the heartbeat of school life by helping young people to learn, grow and succeed every day.

Why Step Into Teaching?

We specialise in helping graduates step into meaningful education roles. Our programme gives you real classroom experience, tailored training, and mentoring. This is everything you need to take the next step toward teacher training or a long‑term career in education.

You’ll gain skills, confidence and clarity about your future in teaching.