Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Leeds Primary School
Do you have a 2:1 or higher degree and a passion for supporting young learners?
Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning teacher training?
Are you excited by the opportunity to help children thrive both academically and socially?
A welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Leeds is looking to appoint a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. This role starts in September 2025 and provides an excellent pathway into a career in education.
Click 'Apply Now' to express your interest in this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role.
The Role – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant:
As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support learning across various formats—working 1:1 with pupils, delivering small group interventions, and assisting the class teacher with daily activities. You'll play a vital role in developing literacy, numeracy, and building pupils' confidence, ensuring each child makes strong academic progress.
This Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates considering a PGCE or pursuing careers in primary education, offering hands-on classroom experience in a supportive environment.
What's on Offer:
* Full-time, long-term Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
* Up to £560 per week
* Supportive Leeds primary school with excellent staff mentorship
* Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities
* Long-term placement from September 2025 with potential pathways to teacher training
* Opportunity to work across different year groups and gain diverse experience
Ideal Candidate – Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant:
* Degree (2:1 or higher) in any subject, with strong literacy and numeracy skills preferred
* Excellent communication skills with both children and adults
* Positive, patient, and encouraging approach to supporting learning
* Enthusiasm for working with primary-aged children
* Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential
* Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
This Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position will provide you with invaluable skills and deep insight into the teaching profession while allowing you to make a direct and meaningful impact on pupils' educational development.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role in Leeds starting this September.
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Leeds Primary School – Up to £560 per week
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