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Russell Group Graduate, RIBBONS AND REEVES
Russell Group Graduate | Havering | September 2026
Are you a Russell Group Graduate hoping to kickstart your career in teaching and education? Do you want to gain invaluable school-based experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives?
About the Role
A welcoming secondary school is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Russell Group Graduate to join their support team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a Russell Group Graduate looking to work with students aged 11–16 while exploring a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or wider education.
As a Russell Group Graduate, you will support students both inside and outside the classroom, providing academic and pastoral support to help them achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and SEMH needs, helping them to access learning and build confidence.
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Why Choose This Role?
- Permanent role with an annual salary of £22,665
- Term-time only, with school holidays off
- Gain valuable experience supporting students aged 11–16
- Work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals
- Support students through 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Excellent preparation for teacher training and careers in education
Key Requirements
- Degree from a Russell Group university (or equivalent)
- Passion for supporting young people
- Ambitions for a career in education
- Confidence, resilience, and proactiveness
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Desire to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes
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Ideal Candidate
This Russell Group Graduate role provides an opportunity to develop essential classroom skills, gain grassroots experience, and explore a rewarding career in education. Aiming for an impactful journey into education? If you're a driven Russell Group Graduate, apply today.
About the Recruiter
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, specialising in short-term, term-time only, and permanent roles. For more opportunities like this, visit Ribbons & Reeves or search "Russell Group Graduate" on their website. We look forward to supporting your application.
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