Aspiring Educator: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics; Warmley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Cheltenham to support pupils across the classroom, helping them access learning and build confidence. You will work alongside experienced teachers and school staff to develop communication, behaviour management and child development skills.

This role is ideal for graduates aiming to pursue teaching, psychology, or related fields, offering hands-on experience in a mainstream primary setting with a start ASAP.

Qualifications

• A graduate with a genuine passion for working with children.
• A degree in Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care, or a related subject is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach.
• Experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Support behaviour and learning across the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and proactivity

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care or related

Job description

Academics are recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Cheltenham to support pupils across the classroom, helping them access learning and build confidence. You will work alongside experienced teachers and school staff to develop communication, behaviour management and child development skills.

This role is ideal for graduates aiming to pursue teaching, psychology, or related fields, offering hands-on experience in a mainstream primary setting with a start ASAP.