Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Ruislip - April 2026 start - Full-Time

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting?
Are you considering a future career in teaching and keen to support teenagers in their academic and personal development?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Ruislip seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and develop key skills in education.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Role Overview
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students across KS3 and KS4, working closely with teachers to enhance learning and engagement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teenagers in lessons on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities

• Helping to support students with additional learning needs, including SEN

• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons

• Providing academic support across a range of subjects

• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

• Supporting classroom management and creating a positive learning environment

Requirements

• A degree (any subject)

• Experience working with teenagers in an educational or youth-focused setting

• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive, positive, and flexible approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What''s on Offer

• A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Ruislip

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity for teacher training or a permanent role

How to Apply
If you are a graduate looking to gain experience as a Teaching Assistant in Ruislip, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing (url removed) or calling (phone number removed) (option 3).