Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Witham

Start Your Career in Education This September

Are you a graduate looking to gain invaluable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or another career working with young people?

Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Witham to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants for September 2026. This full-time, term-time opportunity will see you working across a variety of departments, supporting students both in the classroom and through targeted intervention sessions, giving you the experience and confidence needed for a future career in education.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing in-class support across a range of subject departments, helping students engage with learning and make progress
• Delivering targeted interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to improve attainment and build confidence
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management and learning activities
• Working with students of all abilities, including those with additional learning needs
• Assisting with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils and becoming a valued member of the school community

The Role

Job Title:Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location:Witham, Essex
Start Date:September 2026
Interviews:Taking place before Friday and during the first week back in September
Contract:Full time Monday-Friday Term Time Only
Salary:£500-£530 per week

This Role is Ideal If You Are:

• An aspiring teacher looking to gain experience before completing teacher training
• Considering a career in educational psychology, SEND, speech and language therapy or pastoral support
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• A confident communicator with a positive, proactive attitude
• Keen to gain meaningful, paid school-based experience

Candidate Requirements

• A 2:2 degree or above (all degree subjects considered)
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact

Why Step Into Teaching?

• Paid, full-time placements in welcoming and supportive schools
• A proven pathway into teacher training and other education-based careers
• Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development throughout your placement
• The opportunity to gain a full academic year's worth of classroom experience

How to Apply

To be considered for one of these September opportunities, click Apply or send your CV to . Early applications are encouraged as interviews are taking place before the end of the week and during the first week back in September.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check.