Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Have you recently graduated from university and are keen to begin building a career in primary education?

Are you considering teacher training or another education-based career, but would like to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience before taking your next step?

Would you love to join a supportive school where you can develop your skills and become a confident education professional?

A welcoming primary school in St Helens is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate to join its team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant from November 2026, initially until the end of the academic year.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term opportunity starting in November 2026
• Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
• Earn up to £530 per week as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
• School based in a central St Helens location, accessible from across the town and surrounding areas
• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above are encouraged to apply
• Degrees in Education, Psychology or core academic subjects are particularly desirable
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing barriers to learning
• Work alongside experienced education professionals and develop valuable classroom skills
• Excellent preparation for careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and other education-related fields
• Interviews taking place immediately

The school has an excellent reputation for developing talented graduates and helping them build the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in education. From your first day, you will be supported by experienced staff and given opportunities to learn, contribute and develop as a future education professional.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers, the SENCO and other teaching assistants to help put effective learning and development strategies into practice. Alongside supporting lessons and general classroom activities, you will provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils who need additional guidance. You will help children overcome barriers, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially.

Based in a convenient central location in St Helens, the school is accessible to candidates from across the town and nearby areas. The school has been graded Outstanding and offers excellent facilities, including spacious outdoor learning areas and modern technology. These resources help create an engaging environment where pupils are encouraged to explore, develop and enjoy their learning.

Does this sound like the ideal opportunity to launch your career in education? Click Apply Now to send your CV to Tom at KPI Education and take the first step towards securing this exciting Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position in St Helens!

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