Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Leeds Primary School in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils facing barriers to learning, working alongside experienced teachers and SENCOs.

This full-time, term-time role offers 32.5 hours per week and a salary of up to £540 per week. A 2:1 degree or above is encouraged, with degrees in Education or Psychology particularly welcomed as you gain valuable classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above encouraged to apply.
• Degrees in Education, Psychology or core subjects welcomed.
• Full-time, term-time only position starting September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils facing barriers to learning.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and SENCOs.
• Develop valuable classroom experience and transferable skills.

Skills

2:1 degree

Education/Psychology

Communication skills

Education

2:1 degree or above

Education/Psychology background welcome

Job description

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate who is passionate about pursuing a career in primary education and wants to make a genuine difference to children’s lives?

Perhaps you’re considering a future route into teaching but want to gain valuable, hands‑on classroom experience before taking that next step?

Would you like to join a welcoming school where you can develop your skills, build your confidence and grow into an outstanding education professional throughout the academic year?

A welcoming primary school in Leeds is seeking a bright, enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join their team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, starting in September 2026.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Full‑time, long‑term role starting in September 2026
• Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term‑time only
• Earn up to £540 per week
• School based in Leeds with excellent transport links
• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above encouraged to apply
• Degrees in Education, Psychology or core subjects particularly welcomed
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils facing a range of barriers to learning
• Work alongside experienced teachers and education professionals
• Develop valuable classroom experience and transferable skills
• Excellent stepping stone for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and other education professionals
• Interviews taking place immediately

This school has a strong reputation for supporting graduates and developing talented individuals into confident education practitioners. From your first day, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn from experienced staff, take on responsibility and develop a deeper understanding of what it takes to support children effectively.

Working full‑time during term time, Monday to Friday, you’ll become an important part of the school community. The ideal candidate will hold a 2:1 degree or above, with graduates from Education, Psychology or relevant core subject backgrounds particularly encouraged to apply.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and fellow Teaching Assistants to implement effective strategies that help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You’ll provide targeted 1:1 and small‑group support, assist with classroom activities and help pupils develop both academically and socially.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to take the knowledge and skills you’ve developed through your degree and apply them in a real classroom environment. Whether you’re planning to pursue a PGCE, teaching career, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or another education‑based pathway, this experience will provide an invaluable foundation.

Based in Leeds, the school is easily accessible from across the city and surrounding areas. The school provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment, with excellent facilities designed to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

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