Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Pertemps; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, welcoming primary school in South Manchester is looking for a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to start their teaching careers. You'll support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, helping to enhance their academic progress and personal development. With responsibilities including delivering interventions and fostering a positive learning environment, you'll play a crucial role in raising attainment in literacy and numeracy. Join a supportive team in a nurturing environment and gain valuable classroom experience as you prepare for a future in teaching.

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and considering a future in teaching.
• Experience working with children is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ academic progress and personal development.
• Deliver small group interventions and one-to-one support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Proactive Approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant – Manchester
Are you a recent graduate looking to take the first step toward a career in teaching? A small, welcoming primary school in the South of Manchester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

*** Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Primary School, SouthManchester
*** Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

The Role
As a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ academic progress and personal development. Your responsibilities will include delivering small group interventions, offering one-to-one support, and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment. You will play a key role in raising attainment and building pupil confidence across a range of subjects, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

The Candidate
This role is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about education and considering a future in teaching. Strong communication skills, patience, and a proactive approach are essential. Any previous experience working with children, either in a school or other setting, would be advantageous.

The School
This small primary school is known for its supportive leadership, strong team ethos, and excellent standards of behaviour. With a warm and nurturing environment, it provides the perfect setting for a graduate to gain hands-on classroom experience and prepare for a teacher training programme.

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