Teaching Assistant – Theale – ASAP Start

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Theale. The position requires commitment for the full academic year, supporting a Year 1 class and is an excellent opportunity to gain experience before teacher training starting in September 2026. Candidates should have a degree and experience with children, ideally in educational settings.

Benefits

Opportunity for teacher training

Full-time experience in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Graduate level education required, ideally with a 2:1 or above.
• Experience with children necessary, either in a similar or related role.
• Proactive and personable attitude expected.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 class in an inclusive primary school.
• Assist with classroom activities and help teachers with lesson plans.
• Work full-time for the academic year, committing to teacher training opportunities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to support SEN children

Education

Education to a degree level

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Theale – ASAP Start

‘Outstanding’ Primary School

£89-£95 per day - Teacher Training from September 2026

One of the top primary schools in Theale are searching for a graduate teaching assistant to join them ASAP. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an inclusive and high performing primary school to develop your classroom experience before completing your teacher training. This is a 1 year contract working on a full-time basis. The Head Teacher is looking for a pro‑active and personable graduate teaching assistant with an excellent academic background. The teaching assistant will be supporting a Year 1 class. Experience with SEN children is desirable but not essential.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Experience working with children required

Commitment for full academic year

Theale

Opportunity for teacher training in September 2026

Education to a degree level is required for this position. Ideally, the school are looking for someone with a strong academic background and a 2:1 or above. Previous experience working with children is required for this position whether it be in a similar role or in a different setting such as tutoring.

Please send through your CV and personal statement (if you have one) as soon as possible! The school are eager to begin interviews ASAP.

Please apply to the advert directly!

Teaching Assistant – Theale – Graduate - Primary School – ASAP Start