Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Classroom Support

AMA Admin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education in South Manchester is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support teachers across the primary curriculum, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help develop pupils' literacy and numeracy.

This role is ideal for recent graduates aiming to gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training, with opportunities to build communication and interpersonal skills working with children.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Primary Education, Sociology, SEN or Youth Work.
• Previous school experience is not essential; graduates with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with children through childcare, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, volunteering or community programmes would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lessons and learning activities across the primary curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils
• Help children develop literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills
• Support pupils with classwork, activities and targeted interventions
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and motivation
• Support pupils who require additional academic, emotional or pastoral guidance
• Assist with classroom activities, preparation and learning resources
• Help create an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Encourage positive behaviour and support classroom routines
• Work alongside teachers, SEN staff and the wider school team
• Support children's social and emotional development
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence
• Support pupil wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Childhood Studies

Bachelor's degree in Education Studies

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies

Bachelor's degree in Primary Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Bachelor's degree in SEN

Bachelor's degree in Youth Work

Job description

Milk Education in South Manchester is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support teachers across the primary curriculum, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help develop pupils' literacy and numeracy.

This role is ideal for recent graduates aiming to gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training, with opportunities to build communication and interpersonal skills working with children.