Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant

Company: KPI EDUCATION
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Location: London
Job Description:

Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant

Train to Teach Opportunity

Location: Nuneaton, London (SE11 postcode area)

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Start Date: September (or ASAP)

Are you a recent Nutrition graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the SE11 area of London for an ambitious Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Food, Nutrition and Health‑related subjects before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried teacher training programme.

About the Role

  • Support students in Food Technology, Nutrition and related lessons.
  • Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
  • Provide one‑to‑one and small group academic support.
  • Help raise student attainment and confidence.
  • Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.

Essential Requirements

  • 2:1 degree or above in Nutrition or a closely related subject (e.g. Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Nutritional Sciences).
  • A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
  • GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
  • Right to Work in the UK.

Please note: We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about nutrition, health and education.
  • Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
  • Able to inspire and support secondary‑aged students.

What You’ll Gain

  • Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum.
  • Full‑time, paid school‑based experience.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
  • A clear route into teacher training.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s education.

If you’re a high‑achieving Nutrition graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026