Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Zest Education

Location: Staffordshire (various secondary schools)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: Ongoing opportunities available

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in secondary education? Considering a future in teaching? Zest Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work flexibly within a range of secondary schools across Staffordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to build classroom experience, develop key skills, and make a real difference in students’ educational journeys — all while enjoying flexible working hours to suit your availability.

The Role:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Assisting students with varying abilities and learning needs
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Gaining valuable classroom management experience

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours to fit around your schedule
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Staffordshire
• Free on-site parking at many school locations
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Valuable experience for those considering teacher training

The Ideal Candidate:

• A recent graduate (any subject considered)
• Passionate about working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

Whether you are exploring a career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work, this role offers a fantastic stepping stone into the education sector.

Apply today with Zest Education and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are holding a recent Bachelors degree or recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum).

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