Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while supporting young learners in their literacy and numeracy development. The school prides itself on its warm community atmosphere and excellent pupil behavior, providing a solid foundation for your future teaching career. If you're a recent graduate eager to make a difference in the lives of children and consider a career in education, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates eager to enter the education field.
• Good communicators with a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assist in delivering lessons and run small group interventions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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The Graduate Network

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant – Manchester
Are you a graduate eager to take your first step into the world of education? A welcoming and nurturing primary school in Manchester is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience. With supportive leadership and excellent pupil behaviour, this is the perfect environment to grow your skills before pursuing a career in teaching and completing your PGCE.

*** Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Small Primary School, Manchester
*** Supporting teaching and learning in Key Stage 1 or 2

The Role
As a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children with their literacy and numeracy skills, and working with children with moderate learning needs. You’ll assist in delivering lessons, run small group interventions, and offer 1:1 support to pupils who may need a little extra guidance. Your contribution will play a key part in promoting learning, confidence, and progress in both core and foundation subjects.

The Candidate
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is passionate about working with children and considering a future in teaching. You should be a good communicator, enthusiastic, and proactive in your approach to learning support. A positive attitude and a commitment to helping young learners thrive are essential.

The School
This small Manchester primary school is proud of its warm community atmosphere, and supportive leadership team. Behaviour across the school is consistently good, and staff work together to ensure every child is nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to succeed. This school provides a fantastic foundation for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain hands-on experience in a primary setting.

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