Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based Recruitment Agency is seeking a full-time Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in an engaging educational environment. You will play a key role in helping young pupils thrive, making this position ideal for recent graduates aspiring to enter primary education or related fields. The role offers a salary of up to £600 per week and provides ongoing mentorship to develop your skills in education or social services.

Benefits

Opportunity for ongoing CPD and tailored mentorship

Full-time position at a vibrant primary school

Excellent links to public transport

Qualifications

• Recent graduate eager to kickstart a career in primary education.
• Degree in Education, Psychology, or Social Sciences preferred but not essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in an EYFS, KS1 or KS2 classroom.
• Help pupils progress across several subject areas.
• Create an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic about helping young people learn

Strong communicator

Empathetic and patient nature

Professional and committed

Proactive

Education

Degree in any subject area (preferred: Education, Psychology, Early Years)

Job description

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Central Manchester Primary School
Role: Monday-Friday, full-time
Salary: Up to £600 per week
Interviewing: Immediately

Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart a rewarding career in primary education?

Maybe you are thinking about pursuing a PGCE but want to grow your confidence first by gaining relevant experience?

Would you love to support the growth of local children whilst gaining practical experience that supports your aspirations?

We are looking for a passionate recent graduate to join this vibrant and unique Primary School in Central Manchester who are actively recruiting for a full-time, long-term Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role.

The Role – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant will work in an EYFS, KS1 or KS2 classroom alongside the classroom teacher, helping pupils progress across several subject areas.

You’ll play a pivotal role in boosting confidence, ensuring students’ needs are met and curating an inclusive, positive learning environment where each child can thrive.

This Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position is ideal for aspiring Primary teachers, Educational Psychologists or Child Psychologists seeking experience before progressing on PGCEs or further training.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work at an exceptional Manchester primary school
• Full-time Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role (Monday-Friday, term time only)
• Up to £600 per week salary
• Become a solid member of the team – working in a full-time, long-term position at a local school
• Fantastic experience for teacher training applications or child‑related master’s courses
• Ongoing CPD and tailored mentorship

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Degree in any subject area; Education, Psychology, Early Years, Early Childhood or other Social Sciences are preferred but NOT essential
• Enthusiastic about helping young people learn
• Strong communicator with empathetic and patient nature
• Professional, committed, and proactive
• Must have the right to work in the UK

All of the schools we work with have excellent links to public transport, with some also having staff carparks.

Step into a role that rapidly develops your skills as you begin to mould your career working with children in education, healthcare or social services.
Apply today for this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role in Manchester.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Manchester Primary School – Up to £600 per week

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