Graduate Teaching Assistant
Want paid secondary experience that builds real classroom skill? Support KS3 and KS4 pupils through focused 1:1 and small-group work.
*** 1 Year Fixed Term Contract – Immediate start
*** £19,774 - £21,752 annual salary
*** ‘Outstanding’ secondary school, Wolverhampton
*** 1:1 and small group support across the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
The Role:
You will deliver tightly planned intervention that links directly to department schemes. You will pre-teach key vocabulary and methods, model worked examples and guide practice so pupils build accuracy and speed. You will run short sessions in reading, writing and numeracy, then apply gains to live class tasks in English, maths, science and humanities. You will check understanding with quick diagnostics, fix misconceptions early and use retrieval, mini quizzes and exam-style questions to secure recall. You will keep concise impact notes after each session, update simple trackers and agree next steps with teachers, Heads of Year and the SENCO so support stays aligned with upcoming assessments. You will uphold clear routines, follow safeguarding and behaviour procedures and help maintain calm starts, punctuality and equipment checks.
The Candidate & Requirements:
You communicate clearly, organise sessions efficiently and explain ideas in small, manageable steps. You notice gaps early, keep pupils focused and build independence without over-prompting.
* Degree, 2:2 or above in a relevant secondary subject area such as English, Mathematics, Science or Humanities.
* Communication, strong written and spoken English.
* Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
* Desire to work in education or with young people, genuine commitment to inclusion and progress.
* Experience with pupils, such as tutoring or mentoring, is desirable but not essential.
The School:
This ‘Outstanding’ Wolverhampton secondary runs simple, consistent routines that keep lessons purposeful. Departments share sequenced schemes, common assessments and model responses, so your intervention dovetails with classroom teaching. Reading is supported through guided practice and vocabulary work, while maths is taught in small, connected steps with regular low stakes checks to spot gaps early. The inclusion team leads plan do review cycles, provides practical tools such as visuals, timers and checklists and offers access to regulation spaces when needed. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly CPD and short coaching drop ins with precise, usable targets, giving you strong conditions to show impact quickly and build evidence for ITT or Educational Psychology routes.
How to Apply
Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school observation. Roles may close early if filled. xsngvjr
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.