Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding path in education? Schools across the Leicestershire area are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils and teachers in a variety of primary school settings. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching or working in the education sector.

✅ About the Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers with day‑to‑day classroom activities.
• Work with pupils individually or in small groups to strengthen their understanding.
• Assist with core subjects including phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy.
• Help deliver targeted intervention sessions where required.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build supportive relationships with pupils to aid their academic and emotional development.

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who:

• Are considering a career in teaching or education.
• Are motivated, proactive, and passionate about helping young learners succeed.
• Have strong communication and people skills.
• Want to gain valuable classroom experience before a PGCE or teacher‑training route.
• Hold a degree in any subject (education‑related qualifications are welcome but not essential).

No previous school experience is required — full support and guidance will be provided.

What’s on Offer

• Experience across multiple primary school settings
• Supportive staff and opportunities for training and development
• A strong foundation for future teacher‑training pathways
• A meaningful role where you can positively impact children’s progress

How to Apply

If you're a graduate interested in gaining experience in education, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.