Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Manchester seeks a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to support their team from September 2025 to July 2026. This role involves in-class support, helping pupils with their learning, and is ideal for recent graduates aspiring to teach. With strong team support and a positive environment, this opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience in education.

Qualifications

• Ideal for a recent graduate considering a teaching career.
• Previous experience with children desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and assist with literacy and numeracy.
• Work with small groups and deliver one-on-one interventions.
• Help ensure that all children focus and make progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Approachability

Proactive attitude

Collaboration

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant – Manchester
Are you a graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting? A friendly one-form entry primary school in Manchester is looking for a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to support their dedicated team and help pupils reach their full potential.

*** Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Ofsted “Good” One-Form Entry Primary School, Manchester
*** Supporting across Key Stage 1 and 2 with classroom and intervention support

The Role
As a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide in-class support, work with small groups, and deliver 1-2-1 interventions tailored to individual learning needs. You’ll assist in preparing engaging resources, supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy, and helping ensure that all children stay focused and make progress. This role is all about raising attainment and helping children to enjoy education.

The Candidate
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is thinking about a career in teaching. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, approachable, and committed to supporting children’s development. A proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff are essential. Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

The School
This welcoming one-form entry primary school in Manchester is known for its excellent behaviour, strong leadership, and inclusive ethos. The school is well resourced and benefits from a supportive team of teachers who are passionate about providing an engaging and high-quality learning experience for every child.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.