Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary education. This role is perfect for recent graduates passionate about education, providing hands-on experience while working toward teacher training. The position includes supporting teachers, assisting special educational needs students, and contributing to a positive learning environment. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on experience in schools

Training in SEND and behavior management

Qualifications

• Must be a recent or soon-to-be graduate in any subject, particularly education or psychology.
• Previous experience with children is desirable.
• Ambition to pursue teacher training or related career is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom with daily tasks.
• Deliver interventions in phonics, reading, and maths.
• Assist children with special educational needs.

Skills

Passion for primary education

Confidence

Proactive attitude

Experience working with children

Education

Recent or soon-to-be graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Daily Rate: £89.38 – £118 (depending on experience)

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain classroom experience in a primary school setting?
Do you have a passion for education and aspire to become a primary school teacher, educational psychologist, or work in child development?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in supportive and inclusive primary schools throughout Leeds.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Role Overview:

This Graduate TA role is ideal for individuals eager to build experience before teacher training. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting teachers in the classroom with daily tasks and learning activities
• Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions in phonics, reading, writing, and maths
• Assisting children with special educational needs (SEND), EAL, or behavioural challenges
• Creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Learning and contributing to the UK primary curriculum and daily school life

Who We’re Looking For:

• A recent or soon-to-be graduate (all subjects welcome – especially Education, Psychology, English, Early Years)
• Passionate about primary education and child development
• Confident, proactive, and eager to learn
• Previous experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering) is desirable
• Ambition to pursue teacher training, PGCE, SCITT, or a related career

Ideal for:

• Aspiring Primary School Teachers
• Future Educational or Child Psychologists
• Graduates seeking hands-on school experience
• Candidates applying for PGCE/teacher training programmes

What We Offer:

• Full-time Graduate TA roles across a full academic year
• Excellent professional development and CPD opportunities
• Hands-on experience in vibrant Leeds primary schools
• Access to training in phonics, SEND, behaviour management, and more
• Pathways into teacher training or school-based qualifications

Apply Today – Secure your role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a Leeds Primary School for a September 2025 start.
Interviews ongoing throughout summer!

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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