Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming local primary school. This role offers hands-on classroom experience and a clear pathway toward future teacher training and educational psychology.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or degree-qualified candidate with an interest in primary education.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Proactive, reliable and willing to learn from experienced education professionals.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional assistance with their learning.
• Help children develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
• Adapt support to meet individual learning needs and encourage positive pupil engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour, classroom participation and a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, independence and confidence throughout the school day.
• Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, behaviour management, health and safety, and confidentiality.

Connaissances

Recent graduate

Confident communicator

Team player

Proactive learner

Organised

Formation

Degree-qualified

Description du poste

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Location: Leeds, LS11

Pay: £500-£560 per week

Contract: Full-time, term-time

Sector: Education

About the Role

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a primary school setting? Do you have a passion for education and a genuine desire to support children's learning, development and wellbeing?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or a related education profession.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will play an important role in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional assistance with their learning.

• Help children develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.

• Adapt support to meet individual learning needs and encourage positive pupil engagement.

• Promote positive behaviour, classroom participation and a safe, supportive learning environment.

• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning activities.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, independence and confidence throughout the school day.

• Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, behaviour management, health and safety, and confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

• A recent graduate or degree-qualified candidate with an interest in primary education.

• Passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with children.

• Proactive, reliable and willing to learn from experienced education professionals.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required.

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive weekly pay of £500-£560, subject to experience, hours and placement arrangements.

• Gain hands-on experience in a primary school environment.

• Develop transferable skills for future teacher training or careers within education.

• Work alongside experienced education professionals.

• Make a meaningful difference to children's educational progress and confidence.