Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Full job description:

Salary: £500-£600 per week

Location: Lewisham, SE13

Start Date: September 2025

Before applying to this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role please consider:

Have you studied at a Top-30 University and Graduated with a 2:1 or higher while also having hands-on experience mentoring, tutoring, or guiding children through their magical educational journeys?

Are you looking for a meaningful role in a primary school where you’ll be more than just a classroom helper, you’ll be a trusted sidekick to teachers, a cheerleader for students, and a spark of joy in every lesson?

Calling all aspiring educators and whimsical wizards of wisdom! This Primary school is on the lookout for a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support their students’ journeys through the magical forest of knowledge.

We are seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant who is eager to bring warmth, creativity, and top-tier academic excellence to their classrooms.

Whether it’s guiding young minds through number spells or helping craft stories about flying dragons, this is a role where imagination and impact go hand in hand.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Candidate Specification:

To flourish as their next Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you should have:

-          A 2:1 or higher degree from a Top 30 university

-          Previous experience working with children, this could include mentoring, tutoring, classroom volunteering, or even peer support at university

-          A genuine passion for primary education and a desire to explore a long-term career in teaching

-          The ability to adapt to different learning styles and bring a touch of magic into every interaction

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Your Magical Responsibilities

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, no two days will be the same, but every day will be meaningful. Expect to:

-          Provide 1:1 and small group support, casting confidence-boosting spells for students who need that extra encouragement

-          Help to plan and deliver engaging activities that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles

-          Assist the teacher with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource gathering

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Why choose this Primary School

This learning community is not just a school, it’s a thriving, enchanted learning village where curiosity blooms and every child is known and valued.

-          A Warm and Welcoming Culture – Their staff are friendly, nurturing, and always ready to support one another. As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll be embraced by a team that genuinely values your contribution and growth

-          Brilliant Training & CPD – They offer a paid route into teacher training, with clear progression and tailored support for aspiring educators. Whether you want to become a classroom teacher, SEND specialist, or curriculum leader, they will help you grow your wings

-          Wonderful Pupils – Their students are curious, imaginative, and full of life. With your support, they’ll blossom into confident learners and kind-hearted individuals

So, if you're a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant who dreams of making a difference and wants to be part of a school that feels like a second home, click “Apply now” and take the first step on your journey through the enchanted world of education.

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