Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - ST13 5JW

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Starting September 2026

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in primary teaching or the wider education sector?

Do you have a passion for supporting young children's learning, confidence, and development while making a meaningful difference within a welcoming primary school community?

A friendly and inclusive primary school located in ST13 5JW is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience within a primary school setting, develop essential classroom skills, and build a strong foundation for a successful career working with children.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and wider support staff to help pupils achieve their academic, social, and emotional potential throughout their primary education.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Term-time only role
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing primary school
• Competitive weekly pay of £500 - £560 (£100 - £115 per day)
• Convenient Leek ST13 5JW location with accessible transport links
• Hands-on classroom experience across the primary age range
• Opportunity to deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to individuals and small groups
• Valuable 1:1 support experience with pupils requiring additional guidance
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, Schools Direct, teacher training, and other education-based careers

About You, To be considered for this role, you will :

• Hold a 2:1 degree or above (or be predicted to achieve this)
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and professional attitude
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Be eager to gain practical experience within a primary school environment
• Be considering a future career in primary teaching or education
• Have the right to work in the UK

The Role, Your responsibilities will include :

• Supporting classroom learning across the primary curriculum
• Delivering literacy, numeracy, and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups
• Providing personalised 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs and helping to remove barriers to learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and engagement
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and learning resources
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every child can flourish

Apply Today | If you're ready to gain meaningful classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in primary education, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: ST13 5JW

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