Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary/ Secondary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

CPD courses via National College

Experience across primary & secondary

Dedicated recruitment consultant

National College SEND pathways

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join a range of primary and secondary schools in Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding areas as Graduate Teaching Assistants. This role offers hands-on classroom experience and a chance to support pupils with additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic entry point to develop classroom skills, gain experience across settings and progress toward teacher training or a long-term career in education.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject; interest in education, psychology, or child development.
• Positive, patient, proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom one-to-one or in groups.
• Help children develop confidence, engagement and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs (SEND) when required.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom preparation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and create a safe learning environment.
• Gain experience to support your future career in education.

Skills

Strong communicators

Patience

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Sunday Times Top 100 EmployerGraduate Teaching Assistant - Primary & Secondary SchoolsClacton-on-Sea, Essex | Full-time and flexible opportunities

Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or a career supporting children with additional needs? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of primary and secondary schools in Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding areas, and we are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated graduates to join our team as Graduate Teaching Assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on school experience, develop your classroom skills and make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The role:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, either one-to-one, in small groups or alongside the class teacher.
• Helping children develop their confidence, engagement and independence.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where required.
• Assisting teachers with learning activities and classroom preparation.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Gaining valuable experience to support your future career in education.

Who we're looking for:

• Graduates with a degree in any subject, particularly those interested in education, psychology, sports, English, maths or child development.
• Individuals with a positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with children and young people.
• Candidates interested in pursuing teacher training or a longer-term career in education.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, offering support throughout your placement.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through the National College, helping you build your skills and strengthen your CV.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of primary and secondary settings.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant.
• Access to free National College Teaching Assistant SEND pathways.
• £100 referral bonus when you refer a candidate who completes 10 days of work with Tradewind Recruitment, subject to our referral terms.

Whether you're planning to become a teacher, exploring a career in education or simply want a rewarding role working with children, this is an excellent opportunity to get started.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.