Graduate Teaching Assistant, KPI EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs are seeking a high-calibre Graduate Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding primary school in Brent. This full-time, one-year fixed-term contract starts September 2026, with interviews throughout September.

The role focuses on supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering interventions in Maths and English, and assisting teachers with lesson activities to raise attainment and progress.

Qualifications

• Degree from a Russell Group University.
• First-Class Honours Degree or strong 2:1.
• Excellent GCSE results in English, Maths and Science.
• Strong A-Level results.
• Education-related degree or degree with teaching relevance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils across different abilities.
• Genuine passion for education and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group academic interventions.
• Deliver targeted booster sessions in Maths and English.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and learning attitudes.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Act as a positive role model for pupils.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidence with diverse pupils

Education

Russell Group degree

First-Class Honours or strong 2:1

GCSE results (English, Maths, Science)

Strong A-Levels

Education-related degree or teaching relevance

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Outstanding Primary School | Brent, Inner London

Full-Time | One-Year Fixed-Term Contract

September 2026 start

Interviews Taking Place Throughout September

Are you a high-achieving Russell Group graduate with experience working with children and a passion for primary education?

An Outstanding primary school in the Inner London Borough of Brent is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team on a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract.

This highly regarded school is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, exceptional pastoral care, inclusive ethos, and commitment to developing every child academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment where both pupils and adults are encouraged to thrive.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, working closely with class teachers to raise attainment and ensure all children make excellent progress.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will provide academic and pastoral support to pupils across the primary phase, helping to create an engaging and positive learning environment.

The school is particularly interested in candidates who are confident delivering intervention sessions and booster groups in Mathematics and English.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group academic interventions.
• Delivering targeted booster sessions in Maths and English.
• Supporting pupils who require additional academic encouragement and guidance.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Monitoring pupil progress and engagement.
• Promoting positive behaviour and excellent attitudes to learning.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils throughout the school.

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a strong academic graduate who is committed to making a genuine difference to children's educational outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree from a Russell Group University.
• A First-Class Honours Degree or strong 2:1 classification.
• Excellent GCSE results, particularly in English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Strong A-Level results.
• An Education-related degree or a degree with strong relevance to teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils across a range of academic abilities.
• A genuine passion for education and child development.

Desired Experience

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children through:

• Tutoring.
• Youth work.
• Summer school programmes.
• Primary school placements.
• Mentoring or coaching.
• Educational volunteering.
• Learning support or classroom assistant roles.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

What The School Offers

• The opportunity to work within an Outstanding primary school.
• A full-time one-year fixed-term contract.
• Exceptional support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities.
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers and educational psychologists.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Excellent preparation for future teacher training programmes.

Why Apply

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented graduate to develop their educational experience within a high-performing primary school that is committed to academic excellence, character development, and pupil wellbeing.

The position is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in:

• Primary Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• SEND Support
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Child Development
• Pastoral Care

Application Process

Interviews will take place throughout September, with the school looking to appoint an outstanding candidate as soon as possible.

If you are an academically accomplished graduate with experience working with children and the ambition to make a lasting impact in education, we would love to hear from you.

Outstanding School. Exceptional Pupils. Outstanding Graduate Opportunity.