Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary Education
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025 - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed Term (One Academic Year)
Salary: £25,000 PA

Launch Your Career in Education – Gain Classroom Experience and Make a Difference

Are you a 2025 graduate (or recent graduate) from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university, looking to begin a meaningful career in education? - Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are offering a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a respected primary school in Watford. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to build experience in the classroom before pursuing a teacher training programme or PGCE.

What the Role Offers - Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Full-time position within a local primary school in Watford
• Competitive salary starting from £21,000
• One academic year of hands-on classroom experience
• Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
• Strong potential to progress into salaried teacher training or a PGCE the following year

Key Responsibilities - Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to planning and assessment where appropriate

Ideal Candidate Profile - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are looking for graduates who are:

• Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• Interested in a long-term career in primary education
• Reliable, proactive, and professional in school settings
• UK residents with the right to work (visa sponsorship is not available)

Preferred Degree Subjects (Not Essential): - Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Health and Social Care
• Primary Education
• Or other related fields

Why Work in Watford - Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Join a welcoming and supportive primary school community
• Gain valuable insight into teaching through real classroom exposure
• Build skills and confidence for future teacher training
• Work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment
• Benefit from strong transport links to London and surrounding areas

How to Apply - Graduate Teaching Assistant
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in education, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV to James at KPI Education to learn more about this opportunity.

Reference: INDEDU - Graduate Teaching Assistant