Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant

Bolton Primary School
Full-Time | Long-Term Contract | Start ASAP

Are you a recent Early Years, Education or Childhood Studies graduate looking to step into a school setting and gain invaluable hands-on experience?

Do you see yourself moving into teacher training and want to strengthen your classroom confidence before taking that next step?

A welcoming and child-centred primary school in Bolton is excited to appoint a committed Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to support their Nursery and Reception classes for the rest of the academic year.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to become fully involved in a dynamic Early Years environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are nurtured from day one.

The Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant Role

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:00am–4:00pm), term-time only
• Immediate start available
• Long-term position through to the end of the academic year
• Weekly pay between £530 – £560
• Bolton location with strong public transport connections
• Support within Nursery and Reception classrooms
• Assist with phonics sessions, early maths skills and communication development
• Encourage learning through structured play and interactive activities
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one support where needed
• Interviews happening straight away
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As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced Early Years practitioners to create an engaging and supportive learning space. You’ll help prepare stimulating classroom materials, support child-led exploration, and ensure pupils feel secure and encouraged in their first stage of school life.

What We’re Looking For

• 2:1 degree or above
• Degree in Early Years Education or Childhood Studies (essential)
• A positive, patient and energetic approach
• Genuine passion for early child development
• Ambition to progress into primary teaching
• Right to work in the UK

The school has a strong reputation for its inclusive values and caring atmosphere. Staff work closely together to make sure every child feels respected and inspired to learn. As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll benefit from consistent guidance and mentoring from skilled teachers who are invested in developing future educators.

This Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant opportunity provides the perfect platform to build practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and developmental observation. By the end of your placement, you’ll have gained rich experience that will strengthen any teacher training application.

If you are ready to begin your career journey as a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant in a supportive and forward-thinking Bolton school, submit your application today.

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