Graduate Teaching Assistant – September 2026 Start
Location: Birmingham (B42)
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026 (2026/27 Academic Year)
Salary: £500–£530 per week
Are you graduating in Summer 2026 and looking for your first step into a career in education where you can make a real impact from day one?
Step Into Teaching are recruiting ambitious graduates and final-year university students for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in a secondary school Birmingham (B42) for the 2026/27 academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, SEN support, pastoral care or youth work. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, develop key skills, and support students who need help to access learning and reach their potential.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers during lessons across a range of subjects
- Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
- Support students with SEN, SEMH or additional learning needs
- Help promote positive classroom behaviour and engagement
- Support learning through preparation of resources and materials
- Feed back on student progress and engagement to teaching staff
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment
The Opportunity
- Secondary School based in Birmingham (B42)
- Full-time, Monday–Friday (term time only)
- September 2026 start – full academic year placement
- £500–£530 per week, term time only
- Real classroom experience in secondary schools
- Excellent preparation for PGCE, teacher training or psychology pathways
- Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams
We welcome applications from:
- Graduates or final-year students (2:2 or above in any subject)
- Aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, SEN or youth work professionals
- Confident, proactive individuals with a genuine interest in supporting young people
- Candidates who are enthusiastic about helping students succeed
How to apply
Click 'Apply’ below to generate your interest, and email your CV to Step Into Teaching
***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***
***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £500.00-£530.00 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Education:
Work Location: In person
