Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants in Preston to support young learners. Ideal for recent graduates, this role offers flexible placements, competitive pay, and valuable experience in primary education. Join a supportive team and make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Flexible placements

Ongoing support and training opportunities

Experience in a range of school settings

Qualifications

• A degree or due to graduate this summer.
• Genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils aged 4–11 in various ways.
• General classroom support and small group SEN support.
• Targeted interventions in core subjects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Primary Schools

• Preston and Surrounding Areas
• £13.75 per hour
• Full-time & part-time roles available from September

Are you a final-year university student or recent graduate looking to gain experience in education before committing to a career path? Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners?

We’re working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Preston and the surrounding areas who are seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join their teams from September.

Ideal for Graduates of:

• Psychology
• English
• Maths
• Science
• Or any core academic subject

We’ve found that graduates in these areas thrive in TA roles, bringing valuable skills and a fresh perspective to the classroom.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils aged 4–11 in a variety of ways:

• General classroom support
• 1:1 and small group SEN support
• Targeted interventions in core subjects (Maths, English, Science)

Whether you're looking for short-term experience before a PGCE, or exploring a longer-term role in education, this is a fantastic stepping stone.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour
• Flexible placements to suit your availability
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
• Experience in a range of school settings

Requirements:

• A degree (or due to graduate this summer)
• A genuine interest in working with children
• Willingness to undergo DBS and background checks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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