Graduate Teaching Assistant – Leek

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

Start building your career in education this September

Have you recently graduated and are looking for a role that gives you more than just a first job after university?

A welcoming and supportive school in Leek (ST13 6DH) is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain practical experience working with children and young people while exploring a future career in teaching, SEND, educational psychology or another education-based profession.

You'll work alongside qualified teachers and experienced school staff, developing your confidence and understanding of what it takes to support pupils effectively in the classroom.

All degree subjects are welcome, and we accept graduates with a First, 2:1 or 2:2 degree. You don't need to have studied Education — we're interested in your attitude, communication skills and enthusiasm for working with young people.

What Does the Role Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school
• Weekly pay of £500–£560
• Hands-on experience working directly with pupils
• Support and mentoring from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Opportunities to provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Experience working with pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Opportunities to assist with interventions designed to improve pupil progress
• The chance to develop your classroom management, communication and behaviour management skills
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• Convenient Leek (ST13 6DH) location

What Could Your Day Look Like?

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll be involved in the everyday life of the school and provide support wherever pupils and teachers need it.

You may be asked to:

• Assist teachers during lessons and classroom activities
• Work with individual pupils who need additional support
• Support small groups with specific areas of learning
• Help pupils with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities
• Assist with targeted interventions
• Support children and young people with SEND
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote good learning habits
• Help pupils build confidence, resilience and independence
• Provide additional encouragement to pupils who find aspects of learning challenging
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources
• Help create an organised, positive and inclusive classroom
• Build strong relationships with pupils and become a trusted member of the school team
• Support pupils with their wider social and emotional development

You'll gain exposure to different aspects of school life, helping you develop a broad range of skills and giving you a clearer idea of where you want your education career to take you.

Are You the Graduate We're Looking For?

You don't need previous school experience to be considered. This role is suited to graduates who are keen to learn and want to make a genuine difference to pupils.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A First, 2:1 or 2:2 degree
• A degree in any subject
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, patient and approachable manner
• The ability to build rapport with pupils
• A willingness to listen, learn and take guidance
• A proactive attitude and a good work ethic
• The confidence to get involved in school life
• An ambition to develop a career within education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.

Tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, youth work or other experience involving children would also be valuable.

Ultimately, we're looking for a graduate who is reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely wants to help pupils achieve their potential.

Gain Experience That Opens Doors

If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, working in SEND or pursuing another career within education, this role gives you the chance to gain experience before taking that next step.

You'll learn by working alongside experienced professionals, develop practical classroom skills and gain a genuine understanding of the rewards and challenges of working in education.

For graduates considering teacher training, the experience you gain can also provide a strong foundation for future PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other applications.

If you're ready to turn your degree into the start of a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for the Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Leek, starting September 2026.

Alternatively, contact Marvin at KPI Education on 0161 694 9757 for more information.

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Leek

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