Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Have you recently completed your university degree and are keen to take your first steps towards a career in primary education?

Perhaps you have ambitions to become a qualified Teacher in the future but would first like to build valuable classroom experience and develop your practical skills in a supportive role?

Would you love to join a school where you can learn from experienced professionals, make a genuine difference to children's lives and lay the foundations for a successful career in education?

A welcoming and ambitious primary school in Liverpool is seeking a motivated and personable graduate to join its team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, starting in November 2026 and continuing until the end of the academic year initially!

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term opportunity commencing November 2026 until the end of the academic year initially
• Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
• Earn up to £530 per week as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
• Liverpool-based school with excellent transport links and convenient access from across the city and surrounding areas
• Recent graduates with a 2:1 degree or higher are strongly encouraged to apply
• Degrees in Education, Psychology and core academic subjects are particularly desirable
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to children experiencing different barriers to learning
• Gain first-hand experience alongside an experienced and supportive team of education professionals
• Excellent preparation for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and other education-related careers
• Interviews taking place immediately

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with an excellent reputation for developing talented graduates into confident and capable education professionals. From your first day, you will be encouraged to get involved, take on responsibility and learn from colleagues who are passionate about helping both pupils and staff reach their potential. The school is committed to nurturing ambition and providing graduates with the experience needed to progress within the education sector.

The position will involve working full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time. To be considered, you should have achieved a 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject, with Education, Psychology and core disciplines particularly welcomed. If you are looking to move beyond academic study and gain practical experience in a primary school environment, this role offers an excellent platform to strengthen your skills, build your confidence and explore your long-term career ambitions.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will become an integral part of the classroom team, working alongside class teachers, SENCOs and fellow Teaching Assistants to help overcome the challenges that can prevent children from reaching their full potential. You will support pupils through a combination of general classroom assistance, dedicated 1:1 intervention and small group activities. Your involvement will help children develop their academic understanding, strengthen their social skills and build the confidence to become more independent learners.

Based in a well-connected area of Liverpool, the school is ideally positioned for graduates travelling from across the city and neighbouring locations. With an outstanding Ofsted grading, the school offers an impressive learning environment, featuring spacious outdoor areas and recently upgraded technology. Its commitment to providing a varied and engaging curriculum ensures pupils have access to an environment where they can explore, develop and thrive.

Could this be the opportunity that kickstarts your career in education? Click apply now and send your CV to Tom at KPI Education to be considered for this exciting Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position!

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