Job title: Oxbridge Graduate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Acton, Ealing
Job published: 25-09-2025
Job ID: 110109

Job Description

Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant – Acton, London – October 2025

Are you an Oxbridge graduate eager to inspire the next generation? A leading secondary school in Acton, London, is seeking an academically distinguished graduate to join their team as a Teaching Assistant from September 2025. This role offers unparalleled preparation for a future career in education, combining classroom experience with structured professional development.

Why pursue this Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant role?

  • Competitive salary of £28,977 FTE, term-time only.

  • Double the standard number of training days.

  • Weekly whole-staff CPD alongside personalised one-to-one coaching.

  • The option to progress onto a teacher training pathway after one year.

  • A calm, purposeful learning environment with exemplary student behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions with precision.

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group tutoring, particularly in literacy and personal development.

  • Mentor pupils to nurture confidence, raise aspirations, and instil resilience.

  • Support classroom teachers while working closely with Heads of Year and the SENCO.

  • Contribute to planning, behaviour management strategies, and enrichment activities.

  • Supervise pupils during unstructured times such as lunch, breaks, and school trips.

  • Fully engage with a comprehensive CPD programme to develop into an outstanding educator.

What sets this school apart?

  • Just a five-minute walk from Acton Town Underground station.

  • Staff collaborate to deliver a well-resourced, knowledge-rich curriculum.

  • Minimal marking and reduced administrative demands, with time dedicated to student outcomes.

  • A culture defined by high expectations, academic ambition, and mutual respect.

  • An open-door policy with regular developmental feedback and genuine support.

Ideal Profile:

  • A degree from the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

  • Prior experience of working with young people in any capacity.

  • Intellectually curious, reflective, and highly motivated.

  • Strong communication skills with a genuine passion for education.

  • A demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent appointments for exceptional graduates. We look forward to guiding you through your application for this Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Acton, London.

Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant | Ealing