Aspiring Educator: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Gravesham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD and training courses

Referral scheme with £50 voucher

Wellbeing support

Travel offers

Job summary

Engage Education is partnering with a large primary school in Gravesend to welcome graduates seeking a career in education. This role offers hands-on classroom experience, supporting teachers and helping pupils reach their potential.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will work across the school, running small learning groups and providing one-to-one support in literacy, numeracy and other subjects. A great stepping stone for teacher training or education careers.

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in any subject (all degree backgrounds welcome).
• Mindset: Passionate about supporting children’s growth and learning.
• Approach: Proactive, adaptable, and keen to get involved in school life.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to build strong rapport with children and staff.
• Communication: Solid literacy and numeracy skills to explain key concepts.
• Drive: Eager to gain meaningful, real-world experience in a supportive school.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1-to-1 basis and leading small intervention groups.
• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and creative learning activities.
• Helping children build confidence in literacy, numeracy, and broader subjects.
• Assisting pupils with additional learning, language, or behavioural needs where required.
• Preparing classroom resources and helping maintain an engaging environment.
• Sharing feedback with teachers on pupil progress.
• Inspiring positive behaviour and helping every child thrive.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Drive

Proactive

Adaptable

School life involvement

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Engage Education is partnering with a large primary school in Gravesend to welcome graduates seeking a career in education. This role offers hands-on classroom experience, supporting teachers and helping pupils reach their potential.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will work across the school, running small learning groups and providing one-to-one support in literacy, numeracy and other subjects. A great stepping stone for teacher training or education careers.