Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Formby, Liverpool (L37)
Salary: £500–£560 per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Interviews: Ongoing

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in the Formby area for a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, delivering both classroom support and targeted interventions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Delivering intervention sessions to help pupils reach their learning goals.
• Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

There is also the opportunity to increase your weekly earnings by picking up additional paid hours through the school's Breakfast Club and After School Club.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject, such as:
  • Psychology
  • Childhood Studies
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Early Years Education
  • Education Studies
  • Child Development
  • Health & Social Care (Degree Level)
  • Or another closely related discipline.
• Previous experience working with children is essential, whether in a primary school, nursery, childcare setting, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or through relevant university placements or voluntary work.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.

What's on Offer

• £500–£560 per week, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm.
• Additional paid hours available through Breakfast Club and After School Club.
• Supportive leadership team and excellent professional development opportunities.
• Fantastic experience for graduates looking to progress into teaching, educational psychology, SEN, or wider education careers.

Interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis with a September 2026 start. Early applications are encouraged.

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