Graduate Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training courses

Amazon voucher referral scheme

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts and travel offers

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants for a large Canterbury primary school. You will support teachers, run small groups, and provide one-to-one guidance to help pupils reach their potential.

This is a varied role offering hands-on classroom experience and opportunities to develop transferable skills in a welcoming school community. Ideal for graduates exploring teacher training or education-related careers, with responsibilities including literacy and numeracy support,

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in any subject (all degree backgrounds welcome)

Responsibilities

• Lead small intervention groups and support pupils 1-to-1
• Assist class teachers with lesson delivery and activities
• Help children build confidence in literacy and numeracy
• Support pupils with additional learning, language, or behavioural needs
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain an engaging environment
• Share feedback with teachers on pupil progress
• Encourage positive behaviour and help every child thrive

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Proactive

Adaptable

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Any degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Large Primary School | Canterbury

Are you a graduate considering a career in education, youth work, educational psychology, or simply looking to put your degree skills to good use in a rewarding setting?

We welcome applications from graduates of any academic discipline, whether your background is in Arts, Humanities, STEM, Social Sciences, or Sports.

Engage Education is working with a large, welcoming primary school in Canterbury that is looking to appoint enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants starting this September. Regardless of what subject you studied, this is an outstanding opportunity to gain hands‑on classroom experience, build transferable skills, and make a genuine difference in the local community.

About the Role

You will work across this vibrant, multi form primary school, supporting teachers and helping pupils reach their full potential. From running small learning groups to giving one‑to‑one encouragement, the role is dynamic and varied no two days are the same.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1-to-1 basis and leading small intervention groups

• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and creative learning activities

• Helping children build confidence in literacy, numeracy, and broader subjects

• Assisting pupils with additional learning, language, or behavioural needs where required

• Preparing classroom resources and helping maintain an engaging environment

• Sharing feedback with teachers on pupil progress

• Inspiring positive behaviour and helping every child thrive

Career boost: This role is ideal for graduates exploring teacher training (PGCE/SCITT), speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or general mentoring and youth careers.

Key qualifications and qualities:

• Education: A degree in any subject (all degree backgrounds welcome)

• Mindset: Passionate about supporting children’s growth and learning

• Approach: Proactive, adaptable, and keen to get involved in school life

• Interpersonal Skills: Able to build strong rapport with children and staff

• Communication: Solid literacy and numeracy skills to help explain key concepts

• Drive: Eager to gain meaningful, real‑world experience in a supportive school

About the School

Situated in Canterbury, this large primary school lies at the heart of its local community. It prides itself on providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. Because of its size, staff collaboration is strong, support networks are excellent, and graduates are given room to grow alongside experienced educators and senior leaders.

Why Work With Engage Education?

• Competitive daily pay (£95-£105/day), paid weekly

• Fully compliant with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)

• Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and training courses

• A dedicated local education consultant to guide your journey

• £50 Amazon voucher via our referral scheme when you recommend a friend

• Added perks including wellbeing support, retail discounts, and travel offers

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided throughout the registration process.