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Geography Teaching Assistant, KPI EDUCATION
Geography Teaching Assistant
About the Role
Geography graduates with 1st or 2:1 degrees needed for a full-time term-time teaching assistant position.
Location: Outstanding graded Secondary School and Sixth Form, Fulham, Central West London
Salary: £510 to £550 per week, plus additional benefits
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Next steps: Interviews and starts expedited – apply immediately
The Opportunity
An outstanding and caring school is seeking an inspiring geography graduate to help shape the next generation’s love of geography as a teaching assistant. This role offers a pathway to salaried teacher training from September 2027, supported by a top-up salary of £24,580 per annum (boosting the standard bursary).
This school is committed to nurturing** graduates with flare for geography teaching into fully qualified teachers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support geography teaching for students aged 11–18 (KS3–KS5) across all ability groups
- Top performers and those with barriers to progression
- Assist the geography teaching team daily
- Scaffold learning, differentiate resources, and support progressive pupil development
- Aligned with teacher training aspirations
- Meet the September 2027 training route requirement for qualified teacher status
Requirements
Educational & Qualifications
- Geo-UK graduate degree holder with at least a 2nd-class upper (2:1) or first class honours
- Or expected to achieve this soon
- Matching A level prizes (if enrolled) are preferred
- C/GCEB passes (or equivalent) in
- English and Maths at GCSE (or higher)
- Must show clear enthusiasm for geography teaching and future teacher training certification
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Professional Standards
- Dedicated to enhancing student progress via inspired support
- Prioritise collaboration with teaching staff
- Open to ongoing development
How You’ll Grow with the School
Salary & Career Benefits
- Competitive pay: £510–£550 pw
- Transitional school experience for teacher training
- Seamless progression to salaried teacher route from 2027, earning £24,580 (vs. standard £19k)
School Details
- Outstanding graded school with high pupil progress
- Diverse, welcoming community
- Near the centre of West London (Fulham)
- Ample free parking
Location & Travel
- Fulham, Central West London
- 25-minute proximity to Liverpool Street Station
Are you a geography graduate with a passion for education? Apply now – interviews and starts expedited ASAP.
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