Graduate Teaching Assistant – Salaried Teacher Training Opportunity

Location: Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you graduating in 2026 and considering a career in teaching?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with an outstanding secondary school in Northamptonshire that is looking to recruit ambitious graduates to join its team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while training to become a qualified teacher through the school's established in-house SCITT programme.

The Opportunity

Successful candidates will begin their journey as a Teaching Assistant, working alongside experienced teachers to support students across the curriculum. During this time, you'll develop the practical skills, confidence and classroom experience needed to progress onto the school's highly regarded School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme.

Unlike traditional university-led routes, this pathway offers 2–3 years of hands-on classroom experience, allowing you to learn from experienced professionals while working within a supportive school environment. On successful completion, you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ready to begin your teaching career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Working with individual students and small groups to raise attainment.

• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.

• Building positive relationships with students and helping them achieve their potential.

• Developing your teaching practice with ongoing mentoring and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Due to graduate in 2026 or have already completed a degree.

• Passionate about education and making a positive difference to young people's lives.

• Considering a long-term career in secondary teaching.

• Confident communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Resilient, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• Able to commit to a full-time role from September 2026.

Graduates from all subject backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly those with degrees in:

• English

• Business

• Mathematics

• Science

• Humanities

• Modern Foreign Languages

• Computer Science

• PE

• Performing Arts

What You'll Receive

• A full-time Teaching Assistant position from September 2026.

• A clear progression route into the school's established SCITT programme.

• 2–3 years of practical classroom experience while training.

• Dedicated mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders.

• Ongoing professional development throughout your journey.

• The opportunity to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and launch your teaching career within a supportive secondary school.

This is an exceptional opportunity for graduates who want to develop as educators while earning invaluable classroom experience before qualifying as a teacher.

If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest for September 2026 opportunities.

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.
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