Graduate Teaching Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Wembley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsinED Ltd in Brent, North West London, is seeking a talented Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant primary school community. The role combines morning KS2 classroom support with afternoon SEND provision, offering valuable experience for graduates aiming at teaching, educational psychology, or SEN.

You will work with experienced teachers to support engaging lessons, deliver literacy and numeracy interventions, and help pupils access learning with confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 2:1 degree or above is preferred.
• Genuine enthusiasm for primary education and SEND.
• Strong communication skills and academic ability.
• Willingness to commit to a full-time, long-term placement.

Responsibilities

• Support KS2 lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and resources.
• Provide SEND support during afternoon sessions.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Adapt activities for diverse learning needs.

Skills

High-achieving graduate

Excellent communication

Enthusiasm for primary education

Empathy and patience

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

An Outstanding primary school in Brent, North West London, is looking for a talented Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its thriving school community. This fantastic opportunity offers a varied role combining general classroom support across KS2 in the mornings with dedicated SEND support in the afternoons. The school is particularly keen to meet high-achieving graduates considering careers in primary teaching, educational psychology or special educational needs. You'll gain valuable experience across two important areas of primary education.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, supporting engaging lessons while helping children with additional needs access learning and develop independence. This combination of mainstream classroom experience and individualised SEND provision makes the position particularly valuable for aspiring education professionals. You'll develop practical teaching skills, strengthen your understanding of child development and gain confidence working with pupils of different abilities.

Key Highlights:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant Wanted ASAP - Outstanding Primary School
• Earn Up to £115 per day, depending on experience
• Fantastic Location in Brent, North West London
• Ofsted Outstanding - Welcoming Primary School
• Full-time, Long-term Position Starting Immediately
• Morning KS2 Classroom Support and Afternoon SEND Provision
• Perfect for High-Achieving Graduates Considering Teaching or Psychology

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support engaging KS2 lessons across the primary curriculum
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources
• Provide individualised SEND support during afternoon sessions
• Encourage communication, confidence and independent learning
• Adapt activities to accommodate different learning needs

Ideal Candidate for This Brent School:

• High-achieving graduate with a 2:1 degree or above preferred
• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for primary education and SEND
• Brings excellent communication skills and academic ability
• Shows patience, empathy and a natural rapport with children
• Aspires towards teaching, educational psychology or SEN specialisms
• Commits to a full-time, long-term school placement

Why Join This Brent School?

• Outstanding Ofsted-rated primary school in North West London
• Unique split role offering both KS2 and SEND experience
• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced classroom teachers
• Practical exposure to individualised learning and inclusive education
• Valuable preparation for teacher training or postgraduate psychology study

This Graduate Teaching Assistant position offers something particularly valuable: the chance to understand both mainstream classroom teaching and specialist SEND support within one school. An excellent foundation for graduates serious about building a career in education.