Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Oct Start | £560/wk

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Ledston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Primary Schools is seeking a Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS to KS2 and help pupils achieve their potential. This role offers hands-on classroom experience and opportunities to progress toward teacher training.

You will work with qualified staff, deliver targeted interventions, and contribute to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree from a UK university in one of the following subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Ambitions to pursue a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, SEN, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Deliver small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy and phonics.
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support behaviour management and positive learning behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and make sustained progress.
• Support children's social, emotional and personal development throughout the school day.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Proactive learning

Ambition for teaching

Education

2:1 UK degree in Primary Education

2:1 UK degree in Education Studies

2:1 UK degree in English

2:1 UK degree in Mathematics

2:1 UK degree in Psychology

2:1 UK degree in Childhood Studies

2:1 UK degree in Early Childhood Studies

2:1 UK degree in Sociology

2:1 UK degree in Sports Science

2:1 UK degree in Physical Education

2:1 UK degree in Creative Arts

Job description

Leeds Primary Schools is seeking a Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS to KS2 and help pupils achieve their potential. This role offers hands-on classroom experience and opportunities to progress toward teacher training.

You will work with qualified staff, deliver targeted interventions, and contribute to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development in a supportive school environment.