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: Islington, London
Job published: 18-09-2025
Job ID: 109756

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Islington

 

Are you a graduate with a 2:1 degree or above in Maths, Science, Computer Science, English or Languages? Join a thriving secondary school in Islington as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and begin your journey to becoming a teacher.

 

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is the ideal first step for aspiring teachers who want classroom experience before progressing onto teacher training programmes such as SCITT or PGCE.

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant – What’s on Offer

  • Daily rate: £95–105 (PAYE)
  • Full-time Graduate TA role in a supportive secondary school
  • Experience tailored to shortage subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Languages
  • Mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
  • A clear Train to Teach pathway into SCITT / PGCE teacher training

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant – What We’re Looking For

  • A graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in a relevant subject
  • At least 6 months’ experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering)
  • A genuine ambition to Train to Teach and qualify as a secondary school teacher
  • Enthusiasm, resilience, and a strong commitment to helping pupils achieve

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Your Role

  • Provide subject-specific support in your specialism (e.g. Maths, Science, English, Languages)
  • Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to raise attainment
  • Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons
  • Play an active part in school life while developing your teaching skills

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious graduates who are ready to Train to Teach. Gain the experience you need as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Islington and take the next step towards SCITT or PGCE teacher training.

 

Apply today – contact Harry Walder at Ribbons & Reeves and start your teaching career.

 

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