Graduate Teaching Assistant – Premier Launchpad for Aspiring Educators

Step into your educational career with the Graduate Teaching Assistant role at one of Barnet’s most ambitious, student-centred schools. If you’re a driven, high-achieving graduate intent on making an immediate and tangible impact—and ready to inspire and uplift young minds—this is the launchpad you’ve been searching for. Join a faculty that doesn’t just support your future ambitions in teaching, psychology or SEN, but supercharges your journey with hands-on learning and unwavering mentorship.

Expect to be immersed in an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is limitless. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal part in accelerating student success while developing a deep, practical toolkit that top-tier teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists need. Enjoy unrivalled exposure to cutting-edge classroom practice, purposeful CPD, and a vibrant culture where ambition, aspiration and inclusivity drive every success story. Elevate your career trajectory among colleagues and mentors who believe education should, and can, change lives.

Key Highlights:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant role – full academic year, high profile school
• Circa £29,000 Pro-rata | Exceptional pay for ambitious graduates
• Located in vibrant Barnet: excellent transport and local amenities
• School Ofsted: Outstanding – celebrated for innovation, inclusion and outcomes
• Extensive CPD: observation, one-to-one coaching, graduate enrichment
• Dynamic route for aspiring teachers, psychologists, SEN specialists
• Forward-thinking departments: tech-rich classrooms, SEMH resource base
• Inspiring leadership renowned for championing talent at every stage

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver high-impact interventions and academic support across KS3/KS4
• Work closely with teachers and SEND specialists to individualise learning
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to accelerate student progress
• Analyse data, track attainment, and help shape targeted learning pathways
• Play an active part in tutorial, pastoral, and enrichment programmes
• Contribute to a positive, vibrant and inclusive classroom climate
• Inspire, motivate, and empower students every single day

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant for this Barnet School:

• Recent high-achieving graduate (minimum 2:1 degree, any discipline)
• Passionate about education, social impact and student achievement
• Aspirations in teaching, psychology, SEN or child development
• Compassionate, proactive, and resilient nature
• Impeccable communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Eager to take initiative and keen to learn from best-in-class mentors

Why Join This Barnet School?:

• Exceptional mentoring by inspirational educators and SLT
• Access to exclusive teacher training, psych graduate pathways & SEN qualifications
• Diverse and ambitious student body – every day is energising and rewarding
• Reputation for innovation—be part of a school leading educational change
• Supportive, collegiate atmosphere with seamless collaboration
• Pathway to permanent teaching or educational psychology roles

How to Apply

Jump in now—don’t let this chance slip by! We’re reviewing applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Barnet as they arrive, so if you’re eager to make an immediate impact in a secondary school setting, submit your application today. Secure your spot for upcoming interviews by applying without delay.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!