Design Technology Graduate
Job description
Design Technology Graduate – Trainee Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Secondary School – UK
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Are you a Design Technology graduate eager to inspire the next generation of creative learners?
An Outstanding secondary school is seeking a dedicated Design Technology Graduate to work as a Trainee Graduate Teaching Assistant from September 2026.
Key Duties
- Supporting DT lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Assisting students with practical and theory-based tasks
- Supporting workshop activities and classroom organisation
- Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and engagement
- Providing intervention support where required
Candidate Profile
- UK degree in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, or related subject
- Passion for working with young people
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Positive and adaptable approach
- Interest in pursuing teacher training
The School Offers
- Outstanding support and mentoring
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Pathways into teacher training
- A collaborative and welcoming staff team
- Taster days available
This is an exciting opportunity to gain meaningful school experience in a thriving DT department.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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