LOTUS RECRUITMENT LIMITED • Gosport, Hampshire

Graduates - Teaching Assistants

About this role

Graduate Teaching Assistants for Teacher Training Pathway – September Start

Location

Gosport, Hampshire

Start Date

September 2026

Full-time, long-term with funded teacher training

Subjects

Science (priority), plus English, Maths, Humanities and other degree areas

Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching and looking for a stable, fully supported route into the profession?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well‑established multi‑academy trust through a structured Teacher Training Pathway based in a thriving secondary school environment in Gosport, Hampshire.

About the Opportunity

Successful candidates will begin by working within the school as a Graduate support / Teaching Assistant, gaining hands‑on classroom experience while learning from experienced teachers. From there, you will progress onto a fully funded teacher training programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This route is ideal for graduates who want to

-Build confidence in the classroom before training

-Train to teach with strong, in‑school support

-Benefit from long‑term career stability within a large trust

-Access high‑quality professional development throughout their career

During your first phase in school, you will

-Support students in lessons, small groups and intervention sessions

-Work closely with subject teachers, particularly in your degree specialism

-Help students overcome learning barriers and build confidence

-Gain valuable insight into lesson delivery, behaviour management and assessment

-Be mentored by experienced staff as preparation for formal teacher training

Teacher Training & Development

Following your support role period, you will

-Progress onto a school‑funded teacher training programme

-Receive ongoing mentoring, coaching and CPD

-Train within the trust, offering continuity and familiarity

-Have clear long‑term career prospects across trust schools

We are keen to hear from graduates who

-Hold a degree (

Science graduates especially welcomed

Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

-Are also open to strong graduates in English, Maths or other subjects

-Are committed to working in education long term

-Are resilient, motivated and positive role models

-Want structured support rather than a rushed route into teaching

What’s on Offer

-A clear, supported route into teaching

-Funded teacher training

-Long‑term stability within a large academy trust

-High‑quality CPD and mentoring

-The chance to make a real impact on young people’s lives

If you’re a graduate ready to commit to a long‑term career in teaching, starting with real school experience and progressing into fully funded training, we’d love to hear from you.

You MUST

-Have full right to work in the UK without restrictions

-Be able to commit full time from September 2026

Apply with your CV to be considered for a September start.