Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Teachers is recruiting for multiple Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant roles at a high-performing Leeds Primary School, effective from September 2025. Graduates from fields like Psychology and Education Studies are encouraged to apply. The school emphasizes support for children's learning and development, with a commitment to creating a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree qualification or be finishing in August 2025.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced child DBS.
• Provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities to support learning.
• Provide 1:1 and group support.
• Observe and assess children's progress.

Skills

Support children’s learning and development

Build positive relationships

Promote general well-being

Education

Degree qualification or in progress

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Leeds Primary School
• Multiple Graduate roles available
• Full Time / Monday to Friday (Term time only)
• September 2025 start date
• Minimum 1-year contract

NextGen Teachers is proud to be working in partnership with a larger-than-average Primary School based in central Leeds, recruiting multiple Graduates for full-time contracts starting in September 2025.

This is a high-performing Primary School passionate about bringing recent graduates into the world of Education, providing the knowledge, skills, and support to thrive in a career in education.

The school is forward-thinking, with children from Nursery to Year 6, and aims to start its September Graduate recruitment early. They are looking for Graduates aspiring for a career in Education.

If you are a recent graduate or a soon-to-be graduate seeking a role in a school, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The school is interested in recruiting Graduates from fields such as: Criminology, Psychology, Education Studies, EYFS, Primary Studies, or similar.

Graduate Teaching Assistant role:

1. Support with implementing activities to support children's learning and development
2. Provide both group and 1:1 support
3. Create a safe and nurturing environment
4. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
5. Promote the general well-being of children
6. Observe and assess children's progress and report back to the classroom teacher

Applicants must have:

1. A degree qualification or be in progress (due to finish in August 2025)
2. An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
3. Two professional references
4. The right to work in the UK

If you meet all the above criteria and are interested in applying for the Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant role, please apply directly through this advert.

Huntress does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation, and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please ensure you understand how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.