Graduate Support Assistant

Job Description:

Graduate Support Assistant - Teacher Training Pathway
Location: Corby
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only | School-Based Contract
Pay Rate: £90-£105 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate looking for a clear, supported route into teaching?

We're working in partnership with secondary schools across Corby who are offering an exciting opportunity for graduates to join them as Graduate Support Assistants from January 2026, with the intention of progressing onto a school-based teacher training programme.

This role is ideal for graduates who are committed to pursuing a career in teaching and want to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience before and during their teacher training journey.

About the Role:
As a Graduate Support Assistant, you'll be employed on a school-based contract, working closely with teaching staff to support students and develop the core skills needed for teacher training. You'll gain invaluable classroom exposure while being mentored and prepared for progression onto a formal teacher training route.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis

• Assisting in lessons across a range of subjects

• Helping to promote positive behaviour and engagement

• Supporting students with additional or pastoral needs where required

• Working alongside experienced teachers to develop classroom practice

• Building experience aligned to future teacher training expectations

This Role Would Suit:

• Recent graduates with a clear ambition to train as a teacher

• Individuals with experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)

• Graduates seeking a structured, school-led route into teaching

• Confident, reflective communicators with a professional and proactive approach

• Candidates committed to progressing into a teacher training programme

What's on Offer:

• A school-based contract in a supportive Corby secondary school

• A defined pathway into school-led teacher training (e.g. SCITT or similar)

• Competitive weekly pay while gaining classroom experience

• Access to CPD including safeguarding, SEND, and behaviour management via The National College

• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from experienced educators

• A strong foundation toward achieving QTS

If you're ready to commit to a long-term pathway into teaching and want to train within a school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about Graduate Support Assistant teacher training pathways in Corby.