Graduate Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

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

Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

Are you graduating with a 2:1 degree or above and looking to launch a successful career in education?

Whether you're aspiring to become a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, or another education professional, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

A welcoming and inclusive school in Stoke-on-Trent (ST4) is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll develop the confidence, practical skills and classroom knowledge needed to build a successful career in education.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time role (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500-£560
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Hands-on classroom experience across a broad curriculum
• Opportunities to deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Outstanding preparation for PGCE, School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Schools Direct and other teacher training routes
• Supportive school with a collaborative and welcoming culture
• Convenient Stoke-on-Trent (ST4) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons across the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and subject-specific interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Provide personalised 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance.
• Support pupils with SEND, helping to remove barriers to learning and maximise progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents to support outstanding outcomes.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:

• A 2:1 degree or above
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.
• The enthusiasm to learn from experienced educators.
• An ambition to pursue a long-term career within education.
• The right to work in the UK – Full Time.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential—we're looking for graduates with the motivation, commitment and potential to thrive in the classroom.

Start Your Career in Education

If you're an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 degree or above who is ready to gain exceptional classroom experience before progressing into teaching or another education-based profession, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant position for September 2026.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST4)

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