Graduate Teaching Assistant
29 days ago
London
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Maths or Science) Are you a recent Maths or Science graduate with ambitions to become a teacher? Do you enjoy inspiring others, solving problems, and helping young people to grow in confidence? A vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Haringey is looking for an enthusiastic graduate to join their team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This welcoming, inclusive secondary school is committed to developing future educators. With excellent training, strong departmental support, and a genuine focus on student wellbeing, it's the perfect environment for a graduate looking to take their first steps toward a career in teaching. The school offer a teacher training scheme and are keen to nurture graduates interested in a teaching career The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support teaching and learning within the Maths and/or Science departments, • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students, helping them engage with challenging concepts, • Assist teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities, • Build positive relationships with pupils and help them develop confidence, • Gain hands-on classroom experience ideal for future teacher training applications, • Be a valued part of a dynamic staff team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous professional development This role is perfect for someone who is: • Academically strong, with a degree in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field, • A natural communicator, able to explain ideas clearly and patiently, • Personable and approachable, with the ability to connect with young people, • Resilient and proactive, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Curious and reflective, always looking to improve and understand how students learn best, • Excellent support for graduates pursuing a teaching career, • Opportunities to observe lessons, lead small groups, and gradually take on more responsibility, • A friendly, energetic staff team who will help you grow, • Valuable experience to strengthen PGCE or teacher training applications APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'