Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Headington is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to enhance classroom support. The role involves helping educators with lesson preparation, delivering support in numeracy and literacy, and engaging in extra-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm and a background in sports or the arts.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree holder seeking classroom experience.
• Ability to support individual and group learning.
• Active participation in school community activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with lesson preparation and delivery.
• Support children with their learning in numeracy and literacy.
• Work with small groups and one-to-one for reading support.

Skills

Support in numeracy and literacy

Engagement in extra-curricular activities

Education

Minimum GCSE C in Maths and English

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oxfordshire

Client:

Location:

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

370c06fc2d49

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Headington – ASAP

‘Outstanding’ Primary School - £89-£95 per day

Are you looking to develop your classroom experience before becoming a qualified Primary teacher?

An outstanding primary school in Headington are searching for a classroom teaching assistant to join them as soon as possible. This is a small one-form entry primary school graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. There is a warm and welcoming feel to it. The Head Teacher is searching for a graduate to join them on a long-term basis ASAP.

The teaching assistant will hold responsibilities of general classroom support, involving helping the class teacher with preparation of lessons as well as delivery and helping children with their learning. The main focus will be numeracy and literacy; however extra-curricular activities will also be a part of the role. The teaching assistant will be working with small groups and also 1:1 with the children for example to help them with their reading. The successful candidate must have a minimum of a C in GCSE Maths and English.

There is the option of working in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent on the suitability of the candidate. The Primary school are looking for a bright, enthusiastic graduate who can invest in the wider school community. As a teaching assistant, it would be beneficial to have extra-curricular interests as well as be academically strong – for example, participate in sports, play music, interest in arts or drama or theatre.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Primary School in Headington

ASAP Start

Please send through your CV and personal statement (if you have one) as soon as possible! The school are eager to begin interviews ASAP. Please apply to the advert directly!

Teaching Assistant – Graduate – Primary School – Headington – ASAP Start