Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant community in Gillingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds while developing your skills in a supportive environment. You'll be involved in nurturing children's confidence and independence, planning creative learning activities, and being part of a close-knit team dedicated to making education joyful. With tailored training and mentoring, this position promises not just a job, but a chance to grow and make a real impact in the lives of students. If you're passionate about education and ready to contribute to a thriving school community, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Tailored CPD sessions

Hands-on mentoring

Engaging classrooms

Outdoor learning zones

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in psychology, English, Math’s, Science, or Sociology.
• Experience working with children through tutoring or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils of all ages in various learning activities.
• Help plan and deliver engaging, playful learning experiences.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Child Development Interest

Creativity

Communication

Education

2:1 or higher degree from a top-30 University

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Gillingham, ME7

Start date: Immediate or September 2025

Hours: 8:30AM-4:00PM Mon-Friday

Have you recently Graduated with a 2:1 or higher from a top-leading University and are now ready to bring your energy and creativity to a vibrant primary classroom?

Do you dream of making a genuine impact in a school where your ideas are valued, your growth is nurtured, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire?

If so, joining this school located in the warm and welcoming Gillingham as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, is the perfect start!

This school believes that childhood is a magical time — and they are committed to making it as joyful and empowering as possible.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Candidate Specification

To apply for this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you should have:

- Graduate from a top-30 University with a 2:1 or higher degree in psychology, English, Math’s, Science, Sociology and any related field

- Previous experience working with children – Whether through tutoring, volunteering, babysitting, mentoring, or camp leadership (desirable but not essential)

- A genuine interest in education and child development – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and excited to grow alongside experienced, passionate educators

- Strong organisational skills and initiative – They are looking for a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant who can think on your feet and take ownership

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Role Overview

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

- Supporting pupils of all ages— Whether it’s sitting side-by-side during a phonics session, guiding a small group through a creative task, or offering a quiet, encouraging moment of 1:1 support when it’s needed most

- Helping to plan and deliver playful, purposeful learning — They are seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant who is bursting with bright ideas and maybe even your glitter skills to lessons that light up young imaginations and build strong foundations for future learning

- Nurturing confidence and independence — Cheering children on as they tackle new challenges, try out their voices, and begin to believe in what they can do

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Why join this school

This isn’t just a school — it’s a joyful, close-knit community where everyone feels like they belong. Joining as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant you will be surrounded by laughter, learning, creativity, and care. From morning Storytime to end-of-day reflections, you’ll be part of the little moments that shape big futures.

- A Place to Learn and Grow – They dot just support pupils – they support you. With tailored CPD sessions, hands-on mentoring from experienced staff, you’ll develop confidence, skills, and a real sense of what it means to work in education

- Beautiful Learning Spaces - From bright, engaging classrooms to creative corners, and outdoor learning zones, their environment is designed to inspire.

- Reputation and Respect – As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant you will be joining a well-respected school that is known for being a place where children thrive and staff are proud to work. They set high expectations — but we wrap them in warmth, encouragement, and trust

If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Join today as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant and watch the magic unfold.