About this role
Graduate Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Graduate opportunity | Education experience | Teacher training available
Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Buckinghamshire for graduates looking to build a career in education, gain classroom experience and progress towards teacher training or permanent employment.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Are you a graduate considering a career in education? Tradewind Recruitment is working with primary, secondary, specialist and alternative education settings across Buckinghamshire, offering opportunities for graduates to gain meaningful classroom experience while developing the skills required for a long-term career in education.
This is an opportunity to work directly with pupils, teachers and support teams while gaining practical experience before progressing into teacher training, permanent education roles or other specialist pathways.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you could support pupils across a range of educational settings, depending on your experience, interests and career plans.
Responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils with their learning across lessons and activitiesWorking with individuals or small groups to reinforce learningAssisting teachers with classroom activities and preparationSupporting pupils with additional learning or SEND requirementsEncouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independenceHelping create a safe, structured and supportive learning environmentDeveloping an understanding of classroom practice and effective teachingBuilding professional relationships with pupils and education staff
Who We're Looking For:
This opportunity would suit graduates who are considering careers such as teaching, educational psychology, SEND, youth work or wider education.
You should have:
A degree or equivalent qualificationAn interest in developing a career within educationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to build positive relationships with children and young peoplePatience, reliability and a professional approachThe ability to work effectively as part of a school teamA willingness to learn and take feedbackPrevious experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential
Why Work With Tradewind?
You will receive support from Charlie, your Education Consultant, who is a former teacher and Head of Department with over 10 years' experience within the education sector.
Alongside access to a wide range of schools and education settings, you can benefit from:
FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, resources and webinars through The National College
Tailored support throughout your placementA streamlined onboarding and compliance processPartnerships across mainstream, SEN and alternative provisionOpportunities to move into permanent positionsTeacher training opportunities with selected partner schoolsHoliday and pension schemes where applicableDirect career development opportunities based on your experience and ambitions For graduates wanting more than simply short-term classroom experience, this provides a route to build your education experience, establish school relationships and understand which area of the sector best suits your career plans.
To apply: Contact Charlie at Tradewind on for an introductory and informal conversation regarding the role, or apply directly by sending an up-to-date CV and cover letter to