Teaching Assistant - Early Years Graduate

Are you about to finish your degree? Are you thinking about how you can best apply your knowledge, learning and skills? Are you a passionate Early Years graduate looking to kick-start your career in education? Do you have a nurturing nature and a drive to support young learners in their early development? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Graduate to join our network of fantastic Primary Schools as a Teaching Assistant. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom, support pupils’ learning and development, and work alongside inspiring educators.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: May/June 2025 – after your studies
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

-          Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate lessons, meeting the needs of all children.

-          Support individual pupils and small groups to boost learning and confidence.

-          Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

-          Help with classroom organisation, displays, and administrative tasks.

-          Contribute to the social, emotional, and academic development of young children.

-          Complete CPD to help you with your roles and responsibilities e.g. Phonics training.

About You:

-          A degree in Early Childhood Studies, Education, or a related field.

-          A genuine passion for working with children in the early stages of education.

-          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-          Patience, creativity, and a caring nature.

-          Experience in a school or nursery setting (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

-          Supportive and welcoming school environment.

-          Ongoing training and development opportunities.

-          Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training or other education careers.

-          Opportunities to work across different year groups and settings.

If you are interested in this role, and have relevant experience, please apply with your CV. Please outline the degree you are finishing and how this links to becoming a Teaching Assistant.

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.
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