Support Students Through an Important Stage of Their Education
Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or another career working with young people?
Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive middle school in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the September 2026 academic year. This full-time, term-time opportunity will allow you to support pupils across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, gaining experience across a variety of subjects while developing the skills needed for a successful career in education.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students academically, socially and emotionally throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 lessons.
- Providing classroom support across a range of curriculum subjects.
- Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions.
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience.
- Supporting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management and learning activities.
- Working with students of all abilities, including those requiring additional support.
- Building positive relationships and becoming a valued member of the school community.
Role Details
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
Salary: £500-£530 per week
This Role is Ideal If You Are:
- An aspiring Primary, Middle or Secondary teacher.
- Looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
- Interested in careers within education, pastoral support or child development.
- Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
- A confident communicator with a positive and proactive attitude.
Candidate Requirements
- A 2:2 degree or above (all degree subjects considered).
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
- A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact.
Why Choose Step Into Teaching?
- Paid, full-time placement in a supportive school environment.
- A recognised pathway into teacher training and wider education careers.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout your placement.
- A full academic year of valuable classroom experience.
- The opportunity to develop the skills and confidence schools are looking for.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, click Apply or send your CV to [email protected].
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
We aim to respond to all applications within five working days. Due to the volume of applications received, if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Step Into Teaching.
Pay: £500.00-£520.00 per week
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Work Location: In person
