Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Cambridge Job Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Excellent Opportunity to Start Your Education Career

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a school environment before progressing into teaching?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Cambridge that is seeking a passionate and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a future career in education and want to develop practical classroom experience.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you will play an important role in supporting students, improving learning outcomes and helping pupils build confidence both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help students make progress.
• Delivering targeted interventions and assisting with student development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting effective classroom management.
• Working with students who have additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to support their academic and personal growth.
• Taking part in wider school activities and contributing to the school community.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A degree qualification (2:2 or above) in any subject area.
• A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their education.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A proactive, patient and adaptable approach.
• The confidence to work independently as well as part of a wider school team.
• An interest in progressing into teaching, educational psychology or a related education career (desirable but not essential).

What the School Can Offer

• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training.
• Guidance and support from experienced teachers and senior leadership.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• The chance to work with a diverse and ambitious group of students.
• A strong foundation for a future career within education.

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about education and wants to make a positive impact in the classroom.

To find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).