Job Description

Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant - Aspiring TeacherNewham£115-£125 per daySeptember 2026 Start Full-Time Term-Time Only

Are you an Oxford or Cambridge graduate looking to gain high-quality school-based experience before starting teacher training?

A high-performing secondary school in Newham is looking for an ambitious Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is considering a future career in teaching and wants to build classroom confidence, subject knowledge and pastoral experience before progressing onto a PGCE, Schools Direct or salaried teacher training route.

The school has a strong academic culture, excellent behaviour systems and a proven track record of developing graduates into outstanding trainee teachers.

As an Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across KS3-KS4, with potential exposure to KS5
• Work within a subject-specialist department such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities or MFL
• Support class teachers with lesson delivery, intervention and academic progress
• Work with high-achieving pupils as well as those needing additional support
• Help raise attainment, confidence and aspiration across the school
• Receive ongoing training, mentoring and CPD throughout the academic year

• High-performing secondary school in Newham
• Strong academic outcomes and excellent pupil behaviour
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced Heads of Department
• Excellent transport links across East London
• Structured graduate development pathway
• Ideal environment for future secondary teachers

The school is looking for an Oxbridge graduate who has:

• A 2:1 or First-Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge University
• Strong A-Level results
• A genuine passion for education
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence, resilience and professionalism
• A long-term interest in becoming a secondary teacher
• The ability to motivate, inspire and support young people

• Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Newham
• £115-£125 per day
• September 2026 - July 2027
• Full-time, term-time only
• Teacher training opportunities available for the right candidate

This is a fantastic opportunity for an academically strong graduate to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive and ambitious secondary school.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.

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