Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Leek

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Leek

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100 - £115 per day)

Are you graduating with a 2:1 degree or above and looking to kick-start a rewarding career in primary education?

Whether you're planning to become a Primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist, SEN specialist or pursue another child-focused profession, this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the perfect foundation for your future career.

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Leek (ST13) is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026 .

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop essential teaching skills and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training and a wide range of education-based careers.

What's On Offer?

* Full-time role (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
* Term-time only
* Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
* Weekly pay of £500-£560
* Ongoing mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
* Hands-on classroom experience across the primary age range
* Opportunities to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
* Excellent preparation for PGCE, School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Schools Direct and other teacher training routes
* Supportive school with a collaborative, welcoming culture
* Convenient Leek (ST13) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
* Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups.
* Provide personalised 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance.
* Support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and maximise their progress.
* Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence.
* Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and the creation of engaging learning resources.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents to support outstanding outcomes.
* Help create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:

* A 2:1 degree or above (or be predicted to achieve one).
* A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A positive, proactive and professional approach.
* The enthusiasm to learn from experienced educators.
* An ambition to build a long-term career within primary education.
* The right to work full-time in the UK.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential. We're looking for graduates with the motivation, commitment and potential to make a lasting impact in the classroom.

Start Your Career in Primary Education

If you're an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 degree or above who is ready to gain exceptional classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or another education-based profession, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position for September 2026 .

Location: Leek (ST13)

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