Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

ASAP Start | £500-£600 per week | Full-Time, Long-Term | Hounslow, London

Are you a high-achieving graduate considering a career in teaching, educational or behavioural psychology, child development or SEND? Are you looking to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience within a supportive and inclusive primary school?

KPI Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Hounslow to recruit a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2.

The school is keen to appoint an ambitious and academically strong graduate, with placements tailored to suit your academic background, previous experience and individual strengths.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Russell Group graduates with a First-Class or 2:1 degree. Graduates with a background in Psychology, Education Studies or a related discipline will be especially well suited to this opportunity. Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring or a school setting would also be highly advantageous.

The Role - Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced class teachers, providing academic, social and pastoral support to pupils across the primary age range.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2.
• Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Delivering focused interventions in English and Mathematics.
• Developing pupils' reading, writing, vocabulary and numeracy skills.
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Applying your academic knowledge of psychology, education or child development to classroom practice.
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with lesson delivery.
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independent learning.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Assisting with enrichment activities, educational visits and wider school initiatives.
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate - Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a First-Class or 2:1 degree, ideally from a Russell Group university.
• Have a degree in Psychology, Education Studies or a related subject (desirable).
• Have previous experience working with children through a school, tutoring or mentoring role.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident, patient, empathetic and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, initiative and reliability.
• Be able to work collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff.
• Have a genuine passion for children's education, learning and development.
• Be considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND or a related field.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Be available to commit to a full-time, long-term position.

What Does the Role Offer?

• Competitive weekly pay of £550-£600.
• Flexible placement within either Year 3 or Year 5.
• The opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a London primary school.
• Guidance and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Valuable experience developing classroom management and intervention skills.
• Excellent preparation for teacher training or further study in education.
• The opportunity to apply your academic knowledge within a practical classroom environment.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's academic and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-achieving graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience before progressing into a career in education. If you are academically strong, passionate about working with children and keen to develop your classroom experience, KPI Education would love to hear from you.

Apply through KPI Education today to be considered for this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity.

Safeguarding Statement

KPI Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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