Graduate Teaching Assistant – Leek

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 – £560 Per Week (£100 – £115 per day)

Are You a Graduate Ready to Begin Your Career in Education?

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience while building a rewarding career working with children and young people?

Whether you're considering becoming a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, or pursuing another career within education, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Leek (ST13 6DW) could be an excellent first step.

A welcoming and supportive school in Leek is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious graduate to join their team from September 2026.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders, gaining practical classroom experience while developing essential skills in communication, behaviour management, pupil support and learning.

Graduates from any degree subject are encouraged to apply, with applications particularly welcomed from candidates who have achieved a First Class, 2:1 or 2:2 degree.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500–£560
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Valuable hands-on classroom experience
• Opportunities to deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Experience supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Leek (ST13 6DW) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting both pupils and teachers throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive and effective lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and subject-specific learning
• Helping pupils who require additional guidance, encouragement or reassurance
• Supporting children with SEND and helping remove barriers to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Encouraging pupils to engage actively and confidently in their learning
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Supporting pupils to reach their individual academic and personal potential

What We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about education and keen to develop their experience within a school environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A First Class, 2:1 or 2:2 degree
• A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive and professional attitude
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and education professionals
• A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career within education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.

We're particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and the potential to make a positive contribution to the classroom.

Take Your First Step Towards a Career in Education

If you're a graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into teaching, SEND, educational psychology or another education-focused career, this could be an excellent opportunity to get started.

You'll gain first-hand experience of life in a school, develop valuable transferable skills and work alongside experienced professionals who can help you build your confidence and prepare for your next career step.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils while gaining experience that can help shape your future career.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated and ready to make a difference to pupils in Leek, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

Location: Leek (ST13 6DW)

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