Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching in a primary school in Leicester starting September 2025. This full-time role will involve working closely with pupils needing additional support and helping with classroom activities, ideal for motivated graduates eager to start a career in education.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Competitive daily rate

Invaluable classroom experience

Potential routes into teacher training

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with children (tutoring, mentoring, etc.) is preferable.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

UK bachelor's degree with a minimum 2:1 classification

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Leicester)
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £95-£100
Location: Leicester
Company: Aspire People (in partnership with a local primary school)

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for working with children and a desire to start your career in education? Aspire People is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Leicester to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a September start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate to gain hands-on classroom experience, supporting pupils and teachers in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the Role:
Full-time, term-time only position

Supporting teaching and learning in EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Working one-to-one and in small groups with pupils who need additional support

Helping to plan and deliver engaging learning activities

Supporting the class teacher with general classroom duties

Providing pastoral support to pupils as needed

Requirements:
A UK bachelor's degree with a minimum 2:1 classification

Some experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, youth work, mentoring, volunteering in schools)

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or teaching

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to learn

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one through Aspire People)

What We Offer:
Competitive daily rate of £95-£100

Ongoing support and training from Aspire People

The opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners

Potential routes into teacher training or school-based career progression

If you're ready to inspire and support the next generation of learners, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step in your career in education.



Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.