Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Cambridge, UK
Job published: 08-09-2025
Job ID: 109305

Job Description

Russell Group Graduate | Cambridge | September Start

We are seeking a Russell Group Graduate to join a forward-thinking secondary and sixth form school in Cambridge. This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school has a strong Progress 8 score and provides excellent support for students with EAL and SEND needs, making it the perfect place for an ambitious graduate to gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Russell Group Graduate in Cambridge, you will benefit from:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • A supportive Senior Leadership Team
  • Clear progression routes into Teacher Training

Russell Group Graduate – Role Overview

  • Support GCSE and A-Level students in achieving top exam results
  • Deliver 1:1 and small group support in key subject areas
  • Create engaging resources to enhance exam preparation
  • Deliver sessions focused on content, revision strategies and exam technique
  • Work closely with teaching staff to raise attainment

Russell Group Graduate – Candidate Requirements

  • 1:1 or 2:1 degree from a Russell Group University
  • Strong desire to pursue Teacher Training or Psychology
  • Proactive, dedicated, and resilient approach
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
  • Previous child-based experience desirable

Job Specifics

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Contract: Full-time, term-time only, 1 academic year
  • Pay: £444 per week

This opportunity is perfect for a motivated Russell Group Graduate seeking hands-on experience in education before progressing into teaching or further study. By working as a Russell Group Graduate in Cambridge, you will gain invaluable skills while helping students excel academically.

Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridge’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Russell Group Graduate in Cambridge. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Russell Group Graduate role. INDCAM