Graduate Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Operam Limited is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Ealing, West London. You will support lessons, assist individual pupils and small groups, and help SEND students access the curriculum.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, with an immediate start. This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates considering teaching, educational psychology, child development, SEND, or other child-focused careers.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant subject.
• Willingness to work with children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• Creative and proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning in English, mathematics, science and other subjects.
• Provide tailored support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Help pupils develop their communication, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, independence and confidence in the classroom.

Skills

Degree in relevant subject

Interest in SEND

Excellent communication

Literacy and numeracy

Organisational skills

Creative and proactive

Team player with initiative

Calm and patient

Safeguarding awareness

Education

University degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Ealing, West London | Full-time | Immediate Start

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

About the Role

Are you a university graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a primary school setting? Do you have a passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ealing, starting as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, child development, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or other child-focused professions.

Ideal Graduate Subjects

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in a range of subjects, including:

• English Literature, English Language and Creative Writing
• Creative Arts, Fine Art and Design.
• Psychology and Educational Psychology
• Education and Childhood Studies
• Drama
• Music
• Sports Science and Physical Education

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning in English, mathematics, science and other subjects.
• Provide tailored support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting activities and resources to meet their individual needs.
• Help pupils develop their communication, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, independence and confidence in the classroom.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in a relevant subject
• A genuine enthusiasm and willingness to work with children with SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• A creative and proactive approach to learning, with the ability to make classroom activities engaging and accessible.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking initiative when appropriate.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting children's behaviour.
• A professional attitude and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you need an enhanced DBS check and we will need the original qualification before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.