Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting January 2025 in Leeds. You will provide essential support to pupils both 1-1 and in small groups, collaborating with education professionals to help students facing learning barriers. This position is ideal for graduates with a 2:1 degree or above, particularly in Education or Psychology, and serves as a great stepping stone towards a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above are encouraged to apply.
• You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs.
• Experience or knowledge in supporting learning is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to struggling pupils.
• Collaborate with education professionals to develop strategies.
• Assist in general classroom duties alongside support roles.

Skills

1-1 and small group support

Collaboration with teachers

Support for pupils facing barriers

Education

2:1 degree or above

Degree in Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long‑term role starting January 2025
• Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term‑time only
• Earn up to £560 per week as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
• School located centrally – easily accessible from most of Leeds and surrounding areas
• Graduates holding a 2:1 degree or above encouraged to apply
• Degrees in Education, Psychology, or core subjects are especially valued
• Provide essential 1‑1 and small group support to pupils struggling for a variety of reasons
• Work alongside skilled education professionals and develop your expertise
• Ideal stepping stone for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and more
• Interviewing immediately

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll work in close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and fellow TAs to deliver strategies that support children facing barriers to learning. Alongside general classroom duties, you’ll provide focused support both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils to progress academically and socially, and giving them the tools to succeed.

This school is located quite centrally in Leeds – leaving it open to candidates living right across the area. An outstanding graded school, it’s facilities are excellent – with large outdoor learning spaces and high‑end technology recently installed, they provide their pupils with exciting opportunities to learn and grow in a variety of ways.

Does this sound like your perfect next step for you? Click apply now to send your CV to Michael at KPI Education and be considered for this exciting role!

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