TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Provide one-to-one encouragement and learning support.
• Assist with classroom set-up, tech equipment, and behaviour.
• Help with end-of-session check-ins and progress notes.
• Support guest speaker sessions and recognition events.

Who this is ideal for

• Graduate or postgraduate students in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Education, or Psychology seeking applied youth work experience.
• Freelance tutors looking for a consistent side role with strong social impact.
• Youth workers with digital confidence who want to expand their skills.

Contract and Pay

• Teacher: £15/hour, 2 hours per week, 40 weeks = £1,200 total.
• Teaching Assistant: £13/hour, 2 hours per week, 40 weeks = £1,040 total.

Growth Potential
These are contract roles for 40 weeks, but there may be opportunities to grow into larger roles within the Blue Magpie Foundation for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Apply with a CV and short cover note stating whether you are applying for Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or both.
Here is short video of our programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRHUcnTsojQ
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 40 weeks
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This role involves leading or supporting a short weekly discussion on the risks of alcohol and substance misuse. We provide the content, but we are looking for staff who can bring authenticity and empathy, either through lived experience (yourself or someone close to you) or through professional experience.

Are you comfortable drawing on your experience or perspective in order to help young people feel understood and supported?

• Are you willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process, and do you expect to pass this check?
• Are you available to teach on Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in-person in Harrow for 40 weeks from mid-Sept?

Experience:

• IT: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 15/09/202

Please refer the Job description for details