Graduate Teaching Assistant – KS1

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Wolverhampton primary school is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role offers hands-on experience in education, providing support in phonics, reading, writing, and early maths. Ideal for graduates pursuing teaching or educational psychology, this position promotes personal and professional development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced staff

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong communication skills and a natural way with children.
• Patient and reliable, eager to gain experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children across KS1 with 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Manage classroom routines and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Education

Graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – KS1

Want to build hands-on experience in a primary school before teacher training or a career in education?

*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £90 – £115 per day
*** School location: Wolverhampton
*** 1:1 and small group support in KS1

The Role
You’ll support children across KS1, working closely with the class teacher to deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions in phonics, reading, writing and early maths. You’ll help manage classroom routines, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment throughout the academic year.

The Candidate
You’re a graduate with strong communication skills and a natural way with young children. You’re patient, reliable and eager to gain experience in a school setting. Whether you’re heading towards teaching, educational psychology or child development, this role offers valuable early years exposure.

The School
This Wolverhampton primary school has a supportive KS1 team and a welcoming staff culture. Graduate TAs are well mentored and given opportunities to build confidence and take on meaningful responsibilities from day one. It’s a great environment to learn and grow professionally.

Ready to take your first step in education? Apply now.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.