Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Crewe

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

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

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in primary education?

Whether you're planning to become a primary teacher, pursue a career in SEND, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession, this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe (CW1 6FX) could be the perfect first step.

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Crewe is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate to join their team from September 2026.

You'll work alongside experienced class teachers and school leaders, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a primary school environment while developing the skills, confidence and classroom experience needed to progress into a long-term career in education.

Graduates from any university degree course are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from graduates who have achieved a degree.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Term-Time Only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500–£560
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Valuable hands-on experience within a primary school setting
• Opportunities to work across different year groups and areas of the curriculum
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Opportunities to support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 6FX) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you'll support teachers and pupils across the school, helping children to engage with their learning and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting class teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Helping pupils develop their literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills
• Delivering targeted interventions to support individual pupil progress
• Supporting children who may require additional help with their learning
• Working with pupils with SEND and helping to remove barriers to learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, independence and resilience
• Assisting with classroom preparation, organisation and learning resources
• Supporting pupils during classroom activities, break times and other aspects of the school day
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive

What We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about working with children and are serious about developing a career within primary education.

You'll ideally have:

• A First Class or 2:1 Degree - A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, positive and proactive approach
• The confidence to build positive relationships with primary-aged children
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and school leaders
• The motivation to develop your classroom skills and experience
• A genuine ambition to pursue a long-term career in education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children or within a school is beneficial but not essential.

We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and the potential to become an inspiring and effective education professional.

Start Your Career in Primary Education

If you're an ambitious graduate who wants to gain real classroom experience before progressing into primary teacher training or another education-based career, we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers the opportunity to learn directly from experienced primary educators, develop valuable transferable skills and gain an insight into what it's really like to work in a primary school.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position in Crewe for September 2026.

Location: Crewe (CW1 6FX)

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