Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teacher Training Pathway – Poole

Location: Poole
Start Dates: September 2026
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Progression Route: Classroom Experience → Salaried Teacher Training (QTS)

Launch Your Teaching Career

Are you a graduate considering a future in teaching? Our Graduate Teacher Training Pathway has been designed to provide aspiring teachers with the experience, skills, and confidence needed to progress into a salaried teacher training programme.

This opportunity offers a structured route into education, allowing you to gain valuable school-based experience before moving on to formal teacher training and achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Gain Valuable Classroom Experience

During your first year, you will work within a secondary school in Poole, supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assisting with classroom activities and student engagement
• Helping to create a positive and productive learning environment
• Observing experienced teachers and learning effective classroom practice
• Developing behaviour management and communication skills

Progress Into Salaried Teacher Training

Following a successful placement, participants will have the opportunity to progress onto a salaried teacher training route.

This pathway allows you to:

• Train while earning a salary
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Potentially gain a PGCE alongside your training
• Receive mentoring and support from experienced educators
• Develop your teaching practice within a familiar school environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates who:

• Are passionate about education and inspiring young people
• Are considering a long-term career in teaching
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Want to gain practical experience before undertaking teacher training

Graduates from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Teacher Training Entry Requirements

To progress onto most teacher training programmes, candidates will typically require:

• A bachelor's degree (or be on track to achieve one)
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics

Benefits

• Full-time school-based experience
• A clear pathway into salaried teacher training
• Ongoing mentoring and professional support
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Valuable classroom experience across a range of subjects

Apply Today

If you're looking to build a career in education and want a structured route into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to find out more about the Graduate Teacher Training Pathway in Poole 

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