Graduate Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching is a pre-teacher training graduate programme designed to support aspiring educators in starting a career in teaching. The programme focuses on attracting high-quality graduates and helping them make teaching their primary professional pathway. It offers practical, school-based experience that builds strong foundations for a long-term career in education. Step Into Teaching is committed to the growth, nurture, and development of future teachers, aiming to positively shape the education sector.

Participants gain real classroom exposure, mentoring, and structured development opportunities.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant role at Step Into Teaching is a full-time, on-site position based in our partner schools.

In this role, the Graduate Teaching Assistant supports classroom teachers with lesson delivery, preparation of learning materials, and supervision of learners during lessons and school activities.

Responsibilities include working with small groups or individual learners, reinforcing key concepts, and assisting with classroom management to maintain an inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant helps track learner progress, provides feedback to teaching staff, and contributes to intervention or support programmes where needed.

The role also involves participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and wider school life to develop practical teaching skills and professional confidence.