Job Description

Academic Mentor - Hounslow - September 2025 Start
Location: Hounslow, West London
Contract: September 2025 - July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: 444.00 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: June/July 2025
Are you a high-achieving graduate seeking classroom-based experience and considering a step into teaching?
A thriving all-through school in Hounslow is recruiting an Academic Mentor to support learning in a subject you excelled at academically (A-Levels, GCSEs) and hold a university degree in-or have tutoring experience. Ideal for graduates aiming to explore teaching or educational support roles, this teaching assistant position offers first-hand exposure to classroom practice.
Working closely with class teachers and the school's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), you will assist in subject-specific lessons, deliver targeted academic support, and help pupils deepen their understanding. This role is perfect for graduates in, for example, English, Maths, Science, or Humanities with top grades and a passion for helping pupils succeed.
Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils in your specialist subject across KS2-KS4
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group sessions to reinforce classroom learning
• Adapting resources to meet diverse learning needs
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teachers

We're looking for:

• A 2:1 or above at university in your specialist subject
• A-Level (or equivalent) at A*-B in the same subject
• GCSE grades 9-7 in relevant subjects
• Proven tutoring or classroom support experience
• Excellent communication, patience and enthusiasm
• Availability for the full 2025/26 academic year

This Academic Mentor role is a superb opportunity to gain real classroom experience and to build your CV ahead of future teacher training or similar educational roles.
Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping ambitious graduates secure long-term and permanent roles like this teaching assistant position in Hounslow. To explore more roles, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting your application.
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