Graduate Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Guidance from consultants

Progression opportunities

Job summary

AMA Admin is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Sheffield. You will support teachers and work with small groups to reinforce learning, including pupils with SEND, while helping to prepare materials and maintain an engaging classroom environment.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in any subject, are passionate about education, and are considering a future teaching career.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject (Education, Psychology, English, Maths, Science or related subjects desirable).
• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Considering a future career in teaching or education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, patient and eager to learn.
• Experience with children through tutoring, coaching, volunteering or youth work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning.
• Assist pupils who require additional support, including those with SEND.
• Help prepare classroom resources and create an engaging learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic

Patience

Teaching aspiration

Experience with children

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Launch Your Career in Education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant!

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for working with children? Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Sheffield that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence in the classroom and make a positive impact on young learners.

Whether you're planning to pursue a PGCE, School Direct or another route into teaching, this role provides the perfect foundation for your future career.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons across the primary curriculum.

• Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning and boost confidence.

• Assist pupils who require additional support, including those with SEND.

• Help prepare classroom resources and create an engaging learning environment.

• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

About You

We're looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in any subject (Education, Psychology, English, Maths, Science or related subjects are desirable but not essential).

• Have a genuine passion for working with children.

• Are considering a future career in teaching or education.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Are enthusiastic, patient and eager to learn.

• Have experience working with children through tutoring, coaching, volunteering, mentoring or youth work (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Valuable classroom experience in a supportive primary school.

• Ongoing guidance from experienced education consultants.

• Access to free CPD and training to develop your classroom skills.

• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term school roles.

• A welcoming school environment where you can grow professionally.

Why Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant?

• Gain hands-on experience before applying for teacher training.

• Develop behaviour management and classroom support skills.

• Build confidence working with primary-aged children.

• Explore a rewarding career in education.