Year 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a Year 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 and small-group support in a Good 3-form entry primary in Wolverhampton. This role offers an immediate start through July 2027, with duties covering phonics catch-up, early writing and maths boosters, and concise progress notes.

You're a graduate with a 2:2 or above who communicates clearly, follows guidance, and enjoys helping young learners develop confidence ahead of teacher training.

Qualifications

• Degree - A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Interest in KS1 education and pupil progress.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring or volunteering is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support in Year 1.
• Run phonics catch-up, early writing and maths boosters.
• Prepare simple learning resources and keep concise notes.
• Reinforce routines and model positive behaviour.

Skills

Clear communication

Enhanced DBS

Interest in education

Experience with children

Education

Degree - 2:2 or above

Job description

Year 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you want focused Year 1 classroom experience before applying for teacher training? Could you deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support that helps pupils make rapid progress in phonics, writing, and number?

Year 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Immediate start until July 2027

£81 - £101 per day

'Good' 3-form entry primary school, Wolverhampton

1:1 and small group support in Year 1

The Role:

Support Year 1 pupils through short, purposeful interventions and in-class help. You'll run phonics catch-up, early writing and maths boosters, prepare simple resources, and keep concise notes so next steps are clear. You'll reinforce routines, encourage positive behaviour, and build pupils' confidence and independence.

The Candidate:

You're a graduate who communicates clearly, follows guidance well, and brings a calm, organised approach. You enjoy working with young children and want to develop practical classroom skills ahead of initial teacher training.

Requirements

• Degree - A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication - Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children - Strong interest in KS1 and pupil progress.
• Experience working with children - Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This 'Good' 3-form entry primary in Wolverhampton is inclusive, well organised, and ambitious for every child. You'll join a collaborative Year 1 team with shared resources, clear routines, and practical coaching to help you make impact quickly.