Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton to support KS2 pupils with focused interventions and rapid progression. You’ll work with Years 3–6 to deliver targeted catch-up sessions in reading, writing and maths, pre-teach key content, and help pupils apply strategies independently.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, stay organised, and welcome guidance from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Degree: 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education with KS2 progress and inclusion.
• Experience with children (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused catch-up sessions in reading, writing and maths for Years 3–6.
• Prepare lean resources and track progress with sharp notes.
• Coordinate with class teachers after each cycle to plan next steps.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Looking to build strong KS2 classroom experience before teacher training? Help pupils move faster through the basics with smart, well-structured intervention.

• Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
• November start until July 2027
• £81 - £101 per day
• ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Wolverhampton
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention sessions in KS2

What you’ll do:

You’ll work with Years 3–6 to deliver tightly focused catch-up sessions in reading, writing and maths. Expect to pre-teach key content, run short retrieval and fluency drills, and coach pupils on how to apply strategies independently. You’ll prepare lean resources, keep sharp notes on progress, and agree next steps with class teachers after each cycle.

Who you are:

A clear communicator who’s organised, reliable and ready to learn from experienced staff. You break tricky ideas into simple steps, keep sessions purposeful, and build steady confidence—especially with pupils who need an extra nudge.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine commitment to KS2 progress and inclusion.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School:

An ‘Outstanding’ primary in Wolverhampton with clear routines, excellent resources and a collaborative KS2 team. You’ll receive practical coaching, shared planning and regular feedback so you can make impact quickly and build a strong platform for ITT.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.