Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational network seeks a Primary Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton for the academic year 2025-2026. This full-time role offers hands-on classroom experience, supporting teachers with advancing pupils aged 7 to 11 in their education. Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career, the position provides excellent mentoring and development opportunities within a well-regarded primary school.

Benefits

Access to CPD

Strong mentoring support

Qualifications

• Graduate who enjoys working with children.
• No formal teaching experience needed but prior work with young people is a plus.
• Organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering the KS2 curriculum.
• Assist with group activities and prepare learning resources.
• Offer 1:1 help to pupils needing extra support.

Skills

Organization

Confidence

Engagement

Education

University degree

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25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Primary Teaching Assistant

Looking to gain hands-on experience in a primary classroom before moving into teaching or educational psychology?

*** Primary Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81 – £102 per day
*** 2-Form Entry Primary School, Wolverhampton
*** General TA duties through the KS2 national curriculum

The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll support class teachers in delivering the KS2 curriculum—helping pupils stay engaged, reinforcing key concepts, and encouraging positive behaviour. You’ll assist with group activities, prepare learning resources, and offer 1:1 help to those who need extra support. It’s a varied, full-on role that gives you a real insight into the classroom.

The Candidate
You’re a graduate who enjoys working with children and wants to make a difference. You’ll need to be organised, reliable, and confident supporting pupils aged 7 to 11. No formal teaching experience is needed, but any prior work with young people—especially in schools—will stand out. This role is ideal if you’re thinking of training to teach in the future.

The School
This 2-form entry primary in Wolverhampton has a strong reputation for inclusion and progress. Staff are collaborative and experienced in supporting graduates who are new to the classroom. With strong mentoring in place and access to CPD, it’s a great setting to develop your skills.

Ready to get stuck in and build your classroom confidence? Apply today.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.