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Graduate Teaching Assistant, KPI EDUCATION

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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Coventry | Full Time | September Start
£20,000 - £25,000 (Term Time Only)
Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching?
Want to gain invaluable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school before progressing onto teacher training?
We are working with a welcoming and high-achieving Catholic secondary school in Coventry to appoint an enthusiastic and committed graduate teaching assistant for a full-time, long-term position.
This is the perfect opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about education and wants to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives and opportunities, whilst developing the necessary skills and experience for teacher training.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The role
As a graduate teaching assistant, you will:
- Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom
- Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students of varying needs and abilities
- Assist with classroom organisation and lesson preparation
- Become an integral member of an inclusive school community
The ideal candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a 2:1 or higher degree in English, Maths, Science, Education or a related subject
- Has a genuine passion for education and supporting young people
- Experience of working with young people is desirable
- Is considering a future career in teaching
- Is reliable, proactive and eager to learn


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Why apply?
- Work in a well-respected Catholic secondary school with a strong sense of community
- Receive ongoing support and mentoring from experienced education professionals
- Gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training
- Excellent opportunity to progress into teacher training for successful candidates
- Competitive pay
Are you ready to embark on your journey to a rewarding career in teaching and educational support?
Send a CV and cover letter now to Abbie at KPI Education.
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