Year 4 Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Year 4 Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton. The role involves providing targeted support to pupils in reading and maths, facilitating small group activities, and fostering student learning. Ideal candidates will have a degree and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to working with children. The position offers a daily rate of £81 - £101 with an immediate start until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine commitment to KS2 progress and inclusion.
• Relevant experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support in Year 4.
• Run short boosters for reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Lead quick-fire arithmetic and problem-solving practice.
• Offer 1:1 catch-up and guide small groups.
• Set up resources and keep sharp notes on progress.

Job description

Overview

Year 4 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ready to build solid KS2 experience before teacher training? Help Year 4 pupils secure the building blocks in reading, writing, and maths.

Immediate start until July 2026 • £81 - £101 per day • Note: location Wolverhampton • 1:1 and small group support across Year 4

What you’ll do

• Provide targeted support in Year 4.
• Run short boosters for reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Lead quick-fire arithmetic, times-tables recall, and problem-solving practice.
• Offer 1:1 catch-up, guide small groups, and pre-teach key content before new units start.
• Set up resources, keep sharp notes on progress, and agree next steps with the class teacher each week.

Who you are

A clear communicator who stays organised and keeps sessions purposeful. You break tricky ideas into simple steps, build rapport quickly, and follow guidance while using initiative.

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

This Good Wolverhampton primary is two-form entry with a diverse intake and clear routines that keep classrooms calm. Core skills are a whole-school priority: robust phonics lower down, guided reading across KS2, and a consistent maths approach using concrete–pictorial–abstract steps. Year teams plan together and share model texts, worked examples, and retrieval activities, so you’re never starting from scratch. The school runs weekly coaching drop-ins, data-light progress checks, and practical CPD you can put to work the same day. You’ll get a structured induction, access to ready-made intervention materials, and supportive leadership that values professional growth.

How to Apply

Send your CV and include your availability, DBS status, and two referees if possible. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school interview/observation. Apply early—the school may appoint before the closing date.

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