Job title: Aspiring History Teacher – Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Acton, Ealing
Job published: 16-06-2025
Job ID: 105434

Job Description

History Graduate Teaching Assistant – Acton, Ealing | September 2025 Start

Step into Teaching with a Leading West London Secondary School!

Are you a History Graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher? Would you value a year of paid classroom experience before starting teacher training in September 2026?

A top-performing Secondary School in Ealing is offering a unique opportunity for a History Graduate to join their team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2025. This is the perfect stepping stone into teaching - especially for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support SEND Students: Work closely with pupils who require additional academic or emotional support, helping them thrive in the classroom.

  • Run Targeted Interventions: Lead small group or one-to-one sessions focusing on literacy, handwriting, social skills, and behaviour management.

  • Gain Valuable Classroom Experience: Collaborate with teachers across various subjects, bringing your History expertise to inspire and support students aged 11-15.

  • Prepare for Teacher Training: Develop the core skills and confidence needed to progress into a History teacher training programme from September 2026.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • A History Graduate from a top UK university, with strong A-Level and GCSE results.

  • Someone passionate about education, especially in supporting students with SEND.

  • A confident communicator who’s resilient, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced school environment.

Why This Role is Perfect for Aspiring History Teachers:

  • Salary of £29,000 for the academic year.

  • School-Based Experience that directly supports your application to teacher training pathways (PGCE, Schools Direct, etc.).

  • Outstanding Secondary School with an excellent reputation for developing future teachers.

  • Mentorship and Guidance from experienced teachers, senior leaders, and SEND specialists.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters, committed to launching the careers of talented graduates in education. If you're a History graduate ready to kickstart your teaching journey—while gaining experience that truly makes a difference—apply now!

Graduate Teaching Assistant | History Graduate | Acton, Ealing | September 2025 Start