Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate considering teaching and looking for the perfect opportunity to test the waters before committing to teacher training?

Would you like to spend the next academic year gaining hands-on classroom experience in an ambitious and supportive North London secondary school?

Could you see yourself progressing from Graduate Teaching Assistant to qualified teacher training in 2027?

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Barnet, North London

• September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term
• 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Opportunity to Extend
• £26,000–£30,000 per annum | Minimum £550 per week
• Teacher Training Opportunities from September 2027

KPI Education is working with an impressive secondary school in Barnet to recruit a bright, enthusiastic and academically strong graduate for a Graduate Teaching Assistant position starting this September.

This is far more than a standard classroom support role. The school is specifically looking for a graduate who is seriously considering a career in education and wants to spend an academic year developing the confidence, experience and practical skills required to become an outstanding teacher.

Why should you apply?

• Earn £26,000–£30,000 per annum, with a minimum of £550 per week
• Secure a full-time, long-term position for the entire academic year
• Gain invaluable experience before committing to teacher training
• Work closely with experienced teachers, Heads of Department and senior leaders
• Receive mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Develop classroom management, communication and lesson-delivery skills
• Gain experience supporting pupils across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5
• Work with pupils individually and through small-group interventions
• Build valuable experience supporting GCSE and A-Level students
• Potentially specialise within the subject related to your degree
• Become involved with extracurricular clubs, revision sessions and school events
• Excellent opportunity to extend beyond the initial year
• Potential pathway into teacher training from September 2027

The School

Located in Barnet, North London, this is a large and successful secondary school with a thriving sixth form, modern learning facilities and an ambitious academic culture.

The leadership team has worked hard to create a school where pupils are expected to achieve highly while still receiving excellent pastoral support. Behaviour expectations are clear and consistent, allowing teachers and support staff to concentrate on learning and pupil development.

Departments are well resourced, classrooms are purposeful and graduates joining the school are encouraged to become genuine members of the teaching team rather than simply observing from the sidelines.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities will develop throughout the year and could include:

• Supporting teachers during lessons
• Delivering 1:1 academic interventions
• Leading small-group tuition and revision sessions
• Supporting pupils who are falling behind academically
• Working with pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Helping GCSE pupils prepare for examinations
• Creating learning resources and supporting lesson preparation
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Supporting behaviour and maintaining positive classroom routines
• Working alongside your specialist subject department
• Gradually taking on greater responsibility as your confidence develops
• Observing outstanding classroom practitioners and learning different teaching techniques

The school is particularly interested in graduates with strong academic backgrounds, excellent communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with young people.

Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential. More important is your attitude, reliability, academic ability and genuine motivation to explore a career in teaching.

For graduates considering teacher training, this role provides the opportunity to spend an entire academic year understanding the realities of school life before taking the next step.

This is an excellent opportunity to turn your degree into a meaningful career and build a genuine pathway towards becoming a teacher.

Apply Today

Send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education today to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Barnet starting September 2026.

Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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