Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Central Manchester is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for September 2025. This role supports children in their learning, boosts attainment, and offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates considering a teaching career. The school provides excellent training and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to build relationships is essential.
• Passion for academic development and education.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering activities.
• Deliver booster sessions to small groups.
• Lead reading sessions on a 1-2-1 basis.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Positive Attitude

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant – Manchester
This nurturing primary school is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its amazing team for September2025. Are you a recent graduate looking to gain practical classroom experience prior to applying for your teacher training? Then this is the role for you! As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children in their learning and helping to boost attainment.

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

Job Role
Your role will include supporting the class teacher in delivering activities, delivering booster sessions to small groups of children and leading reading sessions on a 1-2-1 basis. As a graduate teaching assistant, you will play a key part in boosting attainment and supporting children with additional learning needs.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate who is considering a career in teaching. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to build relationships is essential for this role. A passion for academic development and an interest in education is key for a successful graduate teaching assistant. Previous experience working with children is desirable however not essential.

The School
This school is a nurturing environment that has been recognised for the outstanding support it provides for staff and pupils. Leadership is supportive and keen to provide graduate with a platform to succeed and continue their professional development. With outstanding training this school is a brilliant setting for an aspiring teacher to learn the ropes!

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