Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants for various primary schools across the Black Country. This full-time, term-time only role is ideal for recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in an educational environment while supporting children's learning and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A recent graduate looking to gain practical experience.
• Genuine interest in primary education and child development.
• Previous experience working with children is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group interventions in phonics and early literacy.
• Support classroom routines and the delivery of the primary curriculum.
• Provide one-to-one support to pupils with mild additional learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Proactive Approach

Education

Graduate in Psychology, Education, Sports Science or related field

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools
Various primary schools across the Black Country
Full-time | Term-time only
£90-£100 per day
Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or Sports Science

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain practical experience in a primary school setting? We are currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 pupils in high-performing and inclusive mainstream primary schools across the Black Country.

This role offers the opportunity to develop key classroom skills, support pupil progress, and work alongside experienced teachers in a structured and supportive environment.

• Delivering small group interventions in areas such as phonics, early literacy, reading comprehension and numeracy

• Supporting classroom routines and assisting with the delivery of the primary curriculum

• Providing one-to-one support to pupils with mild additional learning needs, under the guidance of the class teacher

• Encouraging pupil engagement and promoting positive behaviour

• Contributing to EYFS, KS1 and KS2 classroom environments that support learning and emotional wellbeing

• A recent graduate (Psychology, Education, Sports Science, or related field)

• A genuine interest in primary education and child development

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional approach

• Previous experience working with children (e.g. schools, tutoring, holiday camps, mentoring) is highly beneficial

• Looking to pursue a career in primary teaching, educational psychology, or related fields

• Gain meaningful experience in primary classroom support

• Develop practical skills in phonics delivery, Key Stage 1 intervention support, and guided reading facilitation

• Weekly pay and consistent placements available throughout the academic year

• Professional development opportunities and references provided for further study or teacher training routes

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