Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teacher Training Pathway - Poole

Location: Poole

Start Dates: September 2026

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Progression Route: Classroom Experience to Salaried Teacher Training (QTS)

Are you a graduate considering a future in teaching? Our Graduate Teacher Training Pathway has been designed to provide aspiring teachers with the experience, skills, and confidence needed to progress into a salaried teacher training programme.

This opportunity offers a structured route into education, allowing you to gain valuable school-based experience before moving on to formal teacher training and achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During your first year, you will work within a secondary school in Poole, supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assisting with classroom activities and student engagement
• Helping to create a positive and productive learning environment
• Observing experienced teachers and learning effective classroom practice
• Developing behaviour management and communication skills

Following a successful placement, participants will have the opportunity to progress onto a salaried teacher training route.

This pathway allows you to:

• Train while earning a salary
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Potentially gain a PGCE alongside your training
• Receive mentoring and support from experienced educators
• Develop your teaching practice within a familiar school environment

We welcome applications from graduates who:

• Are passionate about education and inspiring young people
• Are considering a long-term career in teaching
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Want to gain practical experience before undertaking teacher training

Graduates from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply.

To progress onto most teacher training programmes, candidates will typically require:

• A bachelor's degree (or be on track to achieve one)
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics

• Full-time school-based experience
• A clear pathway into salaried teacher training
• Ongoing mentoring and professional support
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Valuable classroom experience across a range of subjects

If you're looking to build a career in education and want a structured route into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today