Graduate Teaching Assistant - Leek

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Starting September 2026

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or the wider education sector?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people's learning, confidence, and development while making a meaningful difference within a school community?

A welcoming and inclusive school in Leek (ST13 5JW) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience within an educational setting, develop essential classroom skills, and build a strong foundation for a successful career working with children and young people.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and wider support teams to help pupils achieve their academic, social, and emotional potential.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Term-time only role
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing school environment
• Competitive weekly pay of £500 - £560 (£100 - £115 per day)
• Convenient Leek location with accessible transport links
• Hands-on classroom experience supporting learning across a range of subjects
• Opportunities to deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Valuable 1:1 support experience with pupils requiring additional guidance
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, Schools Direct, teacher training, and other education-based careers

About You, To be considered for this role, you will :

• Hold a 2:1 degree or above (or be predicted to achieve this)
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and professional attitude
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Be eager to gain practical experience within a school environment
• Be considering a future career in teaching, education, or a related profession
• Have the right to work in the UK

The Role, Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting classroom learning across a range of curriculum areas
• Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy, and subject-specific interventions to individuals and small groups
• Providing personalised 1:1 support for pupils requiring additional guidance
• Supporting pupils with SEND and helping to remove barriers to learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and engagement
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and learning resources
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every pupil can thrive

Apply Today | If you're ready to gain meaningful classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: ST13 5JW, Leek

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