Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant
Manchester Primary School – £500–£550 per week – Full-Time – M13 9PL
Are you a graduate of Early Childhood Studies (or a similar degree) with a passion for Education and Child Development?
Do you want hands-on experience supporting children in their earliest years of learning?
Are you considering a future career in Primary Teaching, Early Years Education, or Child Psychology?
A welcoming and nurturing primary school in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical classroom experience while supporting children during a crucial stage of their development.
The Role – Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant
As a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and early Key Stage 1 settings, supporting children’s learning through play-based and structured activities. You will assist class teachers with daily routines, deliver targeted support to small groups and individual pupils, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment.
You will support children’s development across key areas including communication and language, early literacy and numeracy, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. This role places a strong emphasis on nurturing confidence, independence, and curiosity in young learners.
This Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role is particularly well suited to graduates with a background in Early Childhood Studies or Primary Education, though other relevant degrees will also be considered.
What’s on Offer
* Full-time, long-term Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role
* Weekly pay of £500–£550
* Supportive Manchester primary school with a strong Early Years provision
* Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced Early Years practitioners
* Fantastic preparation for PGCE, School Direct, or EYFS teaching routes
* Opportunity to gain experience across EYFS and KS1
Ideal Candidate – Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant
* Degree at 2:1 or above
* Early Childhood Studies or Primary Education degrees highly desirable
* Passion for supporting early learning and development
* Patient, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Previous experience with young children is advantageous but not essential
* Must have the right to work in the UK
This Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant role in Manchester provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in early years or primary education.
Apply today to begin your journey as a Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant in a Manchester primary school.
Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant – Manchester Primary School – £500–£550 per week – Full-Time – M13 9PL
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