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Humanities Graduate TA | Funded Teacher Training Route
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Hounslow for a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant with aspirations to become a teacher, starting as soon as possible. This opportunity offers a genuine career development pathway:
- Begin as a Teaching Assistant (TA) in the ** Humanities department**, gaining hands-on classroom experience
- Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors
- Transition into a fully funded teacher training route (scheduled to start September 2026–27) based on performance
- Benefit from exceptional school-based training, supportive leadership, and a focus on staff development
Every previous Humanities graduate who progressed through this route has thrived, supported by: ✔ Exceptional on-the-job training ✔ Genuine commitment to staff growth ✔ Manageable workload prioritising wellbeing
About the School
- Ofsted Outstanding status
- Genuinely positive culture with excellent behaviour and student attitudes
- High-performing, ambition-driven school with strong academic outcomes
- Training excellence: Structured development at all career stages
- Focus on staff wellbeing: Staffing levels maintained below maximum capacity to prevent burnout
- Supportive leadership encourages long-term career progression
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Responsibilities
As a Humanities Graduate TA, your role will include:
- Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and varying abilities
- Delivering targeted lessons, intervention, and small-group teaching under teacher guidance
- Assisting with lesson delivery to ensure strong learning progress for all students
- Providing one-to-one support for students needing extra access to the curriculum
- Supporting teachers with marking, resource preparation, and classroom management
- Building positive relationships to boost student confidence and engagement in Humanities
- Contributing to school and department life (e.g., curriculum work, events)
- Participating in training to prepare for progression into teacher training
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
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- 1st or 2:1 degree in Humanities or related subject (or 2:2 with outstanding A-Level Humanities)
- Strong Humanities-related A-Levels (or equivalent)
- Genuine commitment to becoming a Humanities teacher
- Confident classroom presence with ability to manage student behaviour effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong potential to build positive working relationships with both students and staff
- Evidence of commitment to student progress and wellbeing
- Resilience, enthusiasm for learning, and proactive work ethic
Desirable Traits
- Previous experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work)
- Understanding of the UK education system and national curriculum
- Experience supporting SEN or additional needs
- Top-grade A-Levels in Humanities (Grade A or above)
Next Steps
- Trial days available immediately
- Apply by emailing your CV to Joe at EdEx. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by their personal consultant.
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