Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Teacher
Job Description
Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant - Aspiring TeacherNewham£115-£125 per daySeptember 2026 Start | Full-Time | Term-Time Only
\nAre you an Oxford or Cambridge graduate looking to gain high-quality school-based experience before starting teacher training?
\nA 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.
\nThe school has a strong academic culture, excellent behaviour systems and a proven track record of developing graduates into outstanding trainee teachers.
The Role\nAs an Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
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- Support pupils across KS3-KS4, with potential exposure to KS5 \n
- Work within a subject-specialist department such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities or MFL \n
- Support class teachers with lesson delivery, intervention and academic progress \n
- Work with high-achieving pupils as well as those needing additional support \n
- Help raise attainment, confidence and aspiration across the school \n
- Receive ongoing training, mentoring and CPD throughout the academic year \n
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- High-performing secondary school in Newham \n
- Strong academic outcomes and excellent pupil behaviour \n
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced Heads of Department \n
- Excellent transport links across East London \n
- Structured graduate development pathway \n
- Ideal environment for future secondary teachers \n
The school is looking for an Oxbridge graduate who has:
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- A 2:1 or First-Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge University \n
- Strong A-Level results \n
- A genuine passion for education \n
- Excellent communication skills \n
- Confidence, resilience and professionalism \n
- A long-term interest in becoming a secondary teacher \n
- The ability to motivate, inspire and support young people \n
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- Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant \n
- Newham \n
- £115-£125 per day \n
- September 2026 - July 2027 \n
- Full-time, term-time only \n
- Teacher training opportunities available for the right candidate \n
This is a fantastic opportunity for an academically strong graduate to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive and ambitious secondary school.
\nApply today with your CV to be considered.
\nINDTA
