Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

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Job summary

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to begin this September 2025. This full-time role offers up to £550 per week and the chance to gain hands-on experience in education. Ideal candidates should have a degree of 2:1 or higher and a passion for supporting children's learning across various stages. Full training and professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Training and ongoing professional development

Supportive school environment

Long-term placement opportunities

Qualifications

• Positive, enthusiastic, and patient attitude.
• Experience with children (tutoring, coaching) beneficial but not essential.
• Must have UK work rights (no visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support to pupils and lead small group interventions.
• Assist in the classroom and help children develop key skills.
• Support learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree (2:1 or higher) in any subject

Job description

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Manchester Primary School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Have you recently graduated with a 2:1 or higher and want to make a real difference in young children’s education?

Do you have a passion for helping pupils develop their confidence, literacy, and numeracy skills?

Are you considering a career in teaching and want to gain hands-on classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Manchester is looking to appoint a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, offering an excellent opportunity to work closely with pupils and teachers in a nurturing school environment.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity.

The Role – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant:

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils in a range of settings—delivering 1:1 support, leading small group interventions, and assisting in the classroom. You’ll help children master key skills, boost their confidence, and develop positive attitudes towards learning.

This Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates who are passionate about education and want to inspire the next generation.

What’s on Offer:

• Earn up to £550 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
• Supportive and welcoming Manchester primary school
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Fantastic preparation for PGCE or teacher training routes
• Long-term placement from September 2025 with opportunities to progress

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Degree (2:1 or higher) in any subject, with strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive, enthusiastic, and patient
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with children (tutoring, coaching, youth work) is beneficial but not essential
• Must have UK work rights (no visa sponsorship available)

This Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role offers a perfect chance to gain practical school experience while making a direct impact on children’s learning and development.

Apply now to be considered for the Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role in Manchester starting this September.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Manchester Primary School – Up to £550 per week

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