Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Earn up to 600 per week| Role based near Ashford, TN24 | September 2025 start
Before applying to this Graduate Teaching Assistant role please consider...
Do you hold a 2:1 or 1st in a core subject (STEM, English, Humanities, or Geography) from a Russell Group or top-30 UK university, and ready to invest that academic excellence in shaping young minds?
Are you serious about a long-term career in education and eager to gain real-world classroom experience before pursuing teacher training?
If you're answering "yes" with enthusiasm, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for you!
Graduate Teaching Assistant - About the School
Founded in 1898, this school is one of the UK's leading independent day and boarding schools, known for academic excellence, first-class facilities, and a deeply nurturing ethos. Rated Excellent in all areas by Ofsted, the school blends tradition with innovation to develop confident, compassionate, and capable students. With a diverse and dynamic community, Ashford School is a place where both students and staff are empowered to thrive.
They are now on the search for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who can bring academic excellence, a passion for education, and a deep commitment to nurturing young minds.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Candidate Specification
We are on the hunt for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who holds:

• Hold (or be predicted) a 2:1 or above in a relevant subject from a Russell Group or top-30 UK university
• Strong academic background throughout GCSE'S and A-Levels
• Be considering a long-term career in education, ideally leading to teacher training
• Have a strong academic background and a genuine interest in the learning journey of students
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Show initiative, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced school environment
• Bring warmth, empathy, and a proactive attitude to support both staff and pupils

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be embedded in a supportive and high-performing team, gaining invaluable experience across the curriculum. Daily responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
• Offering in-class support to students, especially those with additional needs or who are working above/below expected levels
• Identifying students who are excelling or falling behind and helping to shape their learning pathways
• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group intervention sessions to close learning gaps and accelerate progress
• Helping to prepare teaching materials and classroom resources
• Encouraging students' confidence and independence both academically and socially

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Why join this school
Outstanding Mentorship & Career Progression
You'll work under the guidance of experienced teachers and senior leaders who are passionate about developing early-career educators. Many of their past Graduate Teaching Assistant have gone on to train and qualify through internal teacher training partnerships.
Exceptional Facilities
From science labs to creative arts studios this school offers state-of-the-art learning environments that enhance your experience as an educator.
Supportive Staff Culture
You'll be welcomed into a professional, kind, and ambitious team. Their staff wellbeing and CPD programmes are among the best in the region.
Student Success & Values
They are proud of their student outcomes not just in terms of results, but in how our pupils grow into thoughtful, articulate, and well-rounded individuals. You'll play a real part in this.
If you're ready to step into a school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant that will nurture your ambition and challenge you to grow--this is your moment.
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