Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term/Permanent

About Us:
We are recruiting on behalf of a thriving secondary school in Barking and Dagenham, committed to helping every student achieve their full potential. We are seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to support our teaching staff and make a positive impact on student learning.

The Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support classroom learning, help manage students, and assist with a range of administrative and pastoral duties. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching or education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support classroom teachers in the delivery of lessons.

  • Work with individuals or small groups of students to support learning.

  • Assist with preparation of teaching resources and classroom activities.

  • Support students' social and emotional development.

  • Help maintain records, track student progress, and assist with administrative tasks.

Person Specification:

  • Recent graduate with a degree in any subject.

  • Passion for education and working with young people.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Patient, organised, and proactive.

  • Previous experience in a school or with children is desirable but not essential.

We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.

  • Opportunities for training and professional development.

  • Hands-on experience in a secondary school setting, perfect for those aspiring to become teachers.