Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Barking & Dagenham) – Start ASAP
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a recent graduate looking to take your first step into the world of education?
A welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in the Barking & Dagenham area is seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.
About the Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support students across KS3–KS4 in a range of subjects
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Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons
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Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions to boost progress
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Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
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Gain hands-on classroom experience—ideal for those considering teacher training
About the School
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Supportive leadership team with excellent staff development
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Diverse, vibrant student community
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Opportunities to progress into teacher training routes
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Easily accessible via public transport
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Holds a degree (any subject considered)
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Has strong communication and organisational skills
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Is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people
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Can commit to a full-time role during term-time
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Ideally has some experience working with young people (not essential)
Why Apply?
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Fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers
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Ongoing training and mentoring
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Immediate start available
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Make a real impact in a supportive school setting
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation and start your career in education, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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