Graduate Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency for educational roles is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Walsall. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum 2:2 Hons degree and strong subject knowledge in English, Maths, and Science. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and behavior skills. Responsibilities include managing students, leading 1:1 sessions, and assisting in class activities. The role offers a salary of £480 - £520 per week, term time only, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage students during class-based activities.
• Be capable of delivering well-structured lessons for small groups/1:1 sessions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in preparing and setting up class activities.
• Work with small groups both inside and outside the classroom.
• Lead 1:1 sessions.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths, and Science

Strong communication and behavior skills

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Education

Graduated with a 2:2 or above Hons degree

Job description

Step Into Teaching are seeking graduates for a secondary school in Walsall (WS2) offering full‑time roles.

Working as a Teaching Assistant could be the perfect platform for you to begin your career…

The Opportunity

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Graduates with a 2:2 or above Hons degree required
• Aspiring teachers/educational psychologists/SEN Teachers
• 1:1 & Small Group work
• Walsall (WS2)
• ASAP Start
• Full‑time roles – Monday - Friday
• £480 - £520 per week, term time only

The successful graduate must

• Be enthusiastic, confident and approachable
• Have strong subject knowledge within English Maths and Science (GCSE A* - C)
• Be able to work effectively as part of a large team
• Have strong communication and behaviour skills
• Be able to inspire and motivate children in the classroom
• Have high expectations and be committed to seeing all children reach their full potential
• Be able to deliver well structured lessons for small groups/1:1 sessions
• Be flexible and self‑motivated

In this role, you will focus on managing students during class‑based activities. Additionally, you will be required to work with small groups both inside and outside the classroom and lead 1:1 sessions. Furthermore, you will be required to assist the class teacher in preparing and setting up class activities.

If this opportunity is something you’ll be interested in, then apply today!!

These are highly rewarding roles, and ideal for a graduate who is seriously considering a career within education.

How to apply

Click 'Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Step Into Teaching.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.

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