Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools | Shropshire | ASAP Start

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Shropshire | ASAP Start

Finished university and wondering what’s next?
Love the idea of working with children, gaining classroom experience, and making a real difference before 9am? You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re working with friendly primary schools across Shropshire looking for enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join them full-time with immediate starts available.

This is a brilliant opportunity for graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, SEND support, speech and language therapy, or child development. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience while being supported by experienced school staff who’ll help you learn the ropes.

No two days are the same, one minute you’re helping with phonics, the next you’re explaining why glitter somehow ends up everywhere .

The role:

• Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant positions
• ASAP starts available
• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Working alongside teachers to support classroom learning
• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has recently graduated or is completing a degree
• Has a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enjoys working with children and building relationships
• Is patient, adaptable, and confident communicating with others
• Has experience with children through tutoring, coaching, volunteering, youth work, camps, or similar, although this isn’t essential
• Ideally drives and has access to a vehicle due to school locations across Shropshire

Why this role is great for graduates:

• Fantastic classroom experience before teacher training or further study
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary schools
• Ongoing training and development
• A chance to build confidence and transferable skills
• Support from experienced teachers and consultants who genuinely want you to succeed

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Interested in SEND or pastoral support? Thrive training can be a brilliant addition to your skillset, and we can help you access FREE Thrive training to boost your confidence in supporting children emotionally and academically.

Apply now and start building experience that could shape your future career in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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