Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Primary School in Sevenoaks is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to foster creativity and positivity in students. The ideal candidate holds a 2:1 degree and is eager to support children in their learning journey, creating joyful experiences through tailored interventions and engaging classroom activities. In this nurturing environment, you'll find opportunities for personal growth and career development aimed at guiding you into teaching.

Benefits

Pathway into Teaching

Ongoing CPD and mentoring

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:1 or higher from a Top-30 university.
• Strong academic background with solid GCSE and A-Level results.
• Willing to pursue a long-term career in education or child development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Lead small group and 1:1 intervention in reading, writing and maths.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff and families.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Creativity

Patience

Positivity

Playfulness

Education

2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, English, or related subject

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25.06.2025

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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Before Applying to this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant Role, please consider:

Have you recently graduated with a 2:1 or higher from a Top-30 university with a heart full of kindness and a mind bursting with ideas, ready to bring joy, comfort and discovery to every corner of the classroom?

Do you dream of a school where your creativity as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant will be cherished, your energy embraced, and your ideas welcomed like magical gifts that can transform a child’s day?

Can you picture yourself helping young learners unlock their potential, guiding them through tricky phonics forests, maths mountains, and emotional whirlwinds with encouragement and a sprinkle of fun?

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: About the School

Nestled in the heart of Sevenoaks, this Primary School is more than just a school. It’s a vibrant learning village where curiosity is encouraged, laughter is part of everyday life, and every child is seen, heard and truly believed in.

The classrooms are bright and inviting, the corridors full of cheerful energy, and our reading corners feel like little pockets of magic. Everything they do is stitched together with love, patience and a genuine passion for helping children grow.

Now, they are searching for a brilliant Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their caring and enthusiastic team and help them shape the futures of the incredible children they’re lucky to teach.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Person specification

We are searching for a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant who:

• Holds a 2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, English, or a related subject from a Top-30 university
• Has a strong academic background with solid GCSE and A-Level results
• Radiates positivity, patience and emotional intelligence
• Is imaginative, playful and empathetic, someone who can make learning feel like play
• Wants to pursue a long-term career in education, child development, or SEN
• Is willing to throw themselves into the rhythm of school life with enthusiasm, resilience, and heart

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Your Magical Mission

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, no two days will be the same, but each one will be full of small victories, meaningful moments and shared joy. You will:

• Support the Class Teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour management, and classroom organisation, helping create a calm and creative environment for all learners
• Lead small group and 1:1 intervention in reading, writing and maths, tailoring support with compassion and care
• Assist with creative projects, displays and storytelling activities, helping bring the curriculum to life in colourful and interactive ways
• Ensure the classroom is tidy, well-resourced and welcoming—a space where imaginations can flourish
• Build meaningful relationships with children, staff and families, becoming a trusted presence in their school journey

Graduate Primary Classroom Assistant: Why Join

Here they don’t just offer jobs, they offer journeys. They will help you grow, flourish and find your purpose as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Pathway into Teaching – Gain invaluable classroom experience before progressing to teacher training or specialist roles in education and SEN.
  Tailored Development – With ongoing CPD, mentoring and bespoke career guidance, they will support your next steps, wherever they lead
• A Nurturing Team – Join a warm, welcoming staff who support one another like family. They laugh together, learn together, and care deeply about what they do
• A Place to Belong – Your ideas will be valued, your contributions celebrated, and your quirks embraced. Be as imaginative, joyful and passionate as you like

If you’re ready to take your first steps into the magical world of primary education and help create joyful, meaningful learning experiences for the next generation...

Click “Apply Now” to become a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant