Graduate Teaching Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day!

Primary & Secondary Schools | Thurrock, Essex | ASAP Start

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

🎓 Graduated and wondering what comes next? Looking to get your foot in the door of education?

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential? Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology or working with children and young people, and want to gain valuable, hands-on experience before taking your next step.

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic, motivated graduates to join primary and secondary schools across Thurrock as Graduate Teaching Assistants.

This is your chance to turn your degree into something meaningful, build real-world experience and discover just how rewarding a career in education can be. No previous school experience is essential - just the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed!

What Will You Be Doing?

Every day brings something different! You could be:

• Working alongside teachers to bring learning to life and help pupils achieve their best.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils build confidence and overcome challenges.

• Encouraging pupils to engage with lessons, develop independence and celebrate their progress.

• Supporting children and young people with a range of abilities, learning needs and backgrounds.

• Building relationships, developing your communication skills and gaining an insight into life in a school.

Whether you see yourself teaching in the future or are exploring other careers involving young people, this experience could be an excellent starting point.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are keen to hear from graduates who are:

• Passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives.

• Considering teacher training or a career in education, psychology, youth work or mentoring.

• Patient, approachable and confident communicating with others.

• Enthusiastic, adaptable and ready to get involved.

• Reliable, proactive and keen to learn from experienced teachers.

A degree in any subject is welcome. Experience gained through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, childcare or working with young people would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

We want to help you make the most of your first steps into education, offering opportunities to develop your skills and gain experience in a supportive school environment.

• 2,500+ CPD courses available through The National College to help you develop professionally.

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant to guide and support you.

• Opportunities across both primary and secondary settings.

• Potential pathways into longer-term roles and future careers in education.

• REC Audited Education Gold Standard recruitment practices.

• A £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend who subsequently works 10 days with Tradewind Recruitment.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you are a graduate with enthusiasm, ambition and a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Thurrock and take your first step towards a rewarding career working with young people!