Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary Education
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025 - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed Term (One Academic Year)
Salary: £25,000 PA
Launch Your Career in Education – Gain Classroom Experience and Make a Difference
Are you a 2025 graduate (or recent graduate) from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university, looking to begin a meaningful career in education? - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are offering a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a respected primary school in Watford. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to build experience in the classroom before pursuing a teacher training programme or PGCE.
What the Role Offers - Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Full-time position within a local primary school in Watford
* Competitive salary starting from £21,000
* One academic year of hands-on classroom experience
* Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
* Ongoing support, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
* Strong potential to progress into salaried teacher training or a PGCE the following year
Key Responsibilities - Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom
* Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning
* Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
* Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
* Contribute to planning and assessment where appropriate
Ideal Candidate Profile - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are looking for graduates who are:
* Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
* Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
* Interested in a long-term career in primary education
* Reliable, proactive, and professional in school settings
* UK residents with the right to work (visa sponsorship is not available)
Preferred Degree Subjects (Not Essential): - Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Health and Social Care
* Primary Education
* Or other related fields
Why Work in Watford - Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Join a welcoming and supportive primary school community
* Gain valuable insight into teaching through real classroom exposure
* Build skills and confidence for future teacher training
* Work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment
* Benefit from strong transport links to London and surrounding areas
How to Apply - Graduate Teaching Assistant
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in education, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to James at KPI Education to learn more about this opportunity.
Reference: INDEDU - Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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