Graduate Teaching Assistant

Edvance Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Potential permanent route

Job summary

Edvance Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Thatcham to support teachers and work with pupils, including those with SEND and ASD. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on developing teaching and behaviour-management skills.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, SEND, child development or related fields, offering hands-on classroom experience and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education and related fields.
• Interest in SEND, Autism and additional learning needs.
• Excellent communicators with strong English skills.
• Calm, patient, resilient and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom and work with individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist children with learning, behaviour and additional needs.
• Gain valuable classroom and behaviour-management experience.
• Potential long-term routes to permanent roles.

Skills

Strong English

Excellent communication

Calm demeanor

Empathetic

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Looking to Start Your Career in Education this September?

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, SEND, Child Development or another education-related profession?

We are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants for rewarding positions within supportive schools, working closely with children who have SEND, Autism (ASD), ADHD and a range of learning difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, develop your teaching and behaviour‑management skills, and make a genuine difference to children and young people.

We're looking for graduate teaching assistants who are:

• Passionate about education and supporting children and young people
• Interested in SEND, Autism and additional learning needs
• Excellent communicators with strong English skills
• Calm, patient, resilient and empathetic

The role:

• Full‑time, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Supporting teachers in the classroom and working with individual pupils or small groups
• Supporting children with learning, behaviour and additional needs
• Long‑term opportunities with potential permanent routes

What we offer:

• £95 – £105 per day
• Fantastic experience for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, SEND professionals and other education-related careers
• Ongoing training and support throughout your role
• The opportunity to develop valuable classroom, behaviour and communication skills
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives

If you’re a graduate looking for more than just a job and want to build valuable experience in education while making a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Edvance Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks