Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant – Aspiring Teacher (TAAds)
Wandsworth, England
Salary: GBP26,500 per annum
Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant – Aspiring Teacher
Are you an Oxford or Cambridge graduate looking to gain high-quality school-based experience before starting teacher training?
A high-performing secondary school in Wandsworth 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.
The school has a strong academic culture, excellent behaviour systems and a proven track record of developing graduates into outstanding trainee teachers.
The Role
As an Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils across KS3–KS4, with potential exposure to KS5
- Work within a subject-specialist department such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities or MFL
- Support class teachers with lesson delivery, intervention and academic progress
- Work with high-achieving pupils as well as those needing additional support
- Help raise attainment, confidence and aspiration across the school
- Receive ongoing training, mentoring and CPD throughout the academic year
The School
- High‑performing secondary school in Wandsworth
- Strong academic outcomes and excellent pupil behaviour
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced Heads of Department
- Excellent transport links across East London
- Ideal environment for future secondary teachers
The Ideal Candidate
- A 2:1 or First‑Class degree from Oxford or Cambridge University
- A genuine passion for education
- Confidence, resilience and professionalism
- A long‑term interest in becoming a secondary teacher
- The ability to motivate, inspire and support young people
- Salaried Teacher training opportunities available for the right candidate
This is a fantastic opportunity for an academically strong graduate to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive and ambitious secondary school.
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