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About The Role
Graduate Opportunities in Education with Teach South in Tonbridge suit those considering teaching, youth work, psychology or social work. Successful graduates join secondary schools across Kent as teaching assistants, cover supervisors or pastoral support staff. Roles run full time, part time or temporarily, with flexible arrangements available. Pay ranges from £95 to £150 daily, dependent on position and experience. Key skills include strong communication, classroom management, adaptability and a genuine interest in pupil development. These placements build practical experience before teacher training, offering insight into behaviour support, lesson delivery and student wellbeing. Candidates work alongside qualified staff, assisting individuals and groups while developing professional confidence within a school setting.
Graduate Opportunities in Education – Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor & Pastoral Support
Location
Secondary Schools across Kent
Employer
Teach South Kent
Contract
Temporary, full time/part time and Flexible Opportunities Available
Salary
Competitive, dependent on role and experience
Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education?
Are you considering a career in teaching, youth work, psychology, counselling, social work or education?
Teach South Kent is working with a range of secondary schools across Kent and is looking for enthusiastic, motivated graduates to join schools in a variety of support roles. Whether you're looking to gain classroom experience before completing teacher training, explore a career in education, or simply make a positive difference to young people's lives, we can help you find an opportunity that suits your skills and career goals.
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Opportunities Include
Teaching Assistants
- Supporting students in the classroom and helping them to achieve their potential
- Providing additional support to students who may have additional learning needs
- Working alongside teachers and other support staff
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Cover Supervisor
- Supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher
- Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students remain engaged
- Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
- Gaining valuable experience of working within a secondary school setting
Pastoral Support
- Supporting students with their wellbeing, attendance and engagement
- Building positive relationships with young people
- Working alongside pastoral teams, teachers and families
- Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential
What We're Looking For
You don't necessarily need previous school-based experience. We're particularly interested in graduates who are:
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- Passionate about working with young people
- Enthusiastic, reliable and committed
- Confident communicating with students and staff
- Able to build positive relationships
- Resilient, patient and adaptable
- Interested in developing a career within education, youth work or a related field
Graduates from any subject background are encouraged to apply. Your degree could be in Education, Psychology, Sports, English, Maths, Science, Humanities — or something completely different.
Why work with Teach South Kent?
Working in a secondary school is a fantastic way to gain practical, hands-on experience and develop transferable skills that can support your future career.
We can offer opportunities across a range of schools in Kent, with roles that can help you:
- Gain valuable experience working with young people
- Develop your classroom and behaviour management skills
- Explore whether teaching is the right career for you
- Build experience before applying for teacher training
- Develop your CV and professional skills
- Make a genuine difference to students' education and wellbeing
If you're a graduate who is passionate about making a difference and wants to gain real-world experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to speak to the Teach South Kent team about current opportunities across East Sussex.
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