Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £550–£600 per week
Placement: Year 3 or Year 5, depending on experience and strengths
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Are you a high-achieving graduate considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or child development? Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience in a welcoming and inclusive Southwark primary school?

KPI Education is recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in either a Year 3 or Year 5 class. The school is flexible about the year group and will consider your academic background, previous experience and personal strengths when deciding where you would make the greatest impact.

We are particularly interested in hearing from Russell Group university graduates who have achieved a First-Class or 2:1 degree. This opportunity would be especially suitable for a psychology graduate, education studies graduate or another academically strong graduate with previous experience in a primary or secondary school.

The school

This friendly London primary school is committed to providing a stimulating and engaging environment in which every pupil feels safe, valued and able to reach their full potential.

The school delivers a broad, well-structured curriculum that develops strong foundations in English and mathematics while encouraging children to explore subjects including science, history, geography, art, music and computing. Staff promote positive behaviour, curiosity, respect and a genuine love of learning.

You will join a supportive team of teachers and support staff who work together to provide an inclusive education for pupils from a diverse local community.

The role

As a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning in either a Year 3 or Year 5 classroom
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce classroom learning
• Delivering targeted interventions in English and mathematics
• Helping pupils improve their reading, writing, vocabulary and numeracy skills
• Supporting children who require additional guidance or encouragement
• Helping pupils with special educational needs access classroom activities
• Applying your knowledge of psychology, education or child development when supporting pupils
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with lesson organisation
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence
• Monitoring pupils’ progress and sharing observations with the class teacher
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment
• Supporting enrichment activities, school trips and wider school life

About you

The school is looking for an academically strong graduate who is enthusiastic, dependable and genuinely interested in supporting children’s education and development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a Russell Group university graduate
• Hold a First-Class or 2:1 bachelor’s degree
• Ideally have studied psychology, education studies or another relevant academic subject
• Have previous experience working in a primary or secondary school
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be confident supporting primary-aged pupils
• Show patience, empathy and a positive attitude
• Be organised, proactive and attentive to detail
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative school team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare
• Have an interest in teacher training, educational psychology, SEND or another education-related career
• Be available for a full-time, long-term position

What the position offers

• A competitive salary of £550–£600 per week
• A flexible placement within either Year 3 or Year 5
• Valuable experience in a successful London primary school
• Support and guidance from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Opportunities to develop classroom-management and intervention skills
• Excellent preparation for teacher training, educational psychology or another career in education
• The chance to apply your academic knowledge within a practical school environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and academically accomplished graduate to build practical classroom experience within a supportive and inclusive Southwark primary school.

Apply through KPI Education today to be considered for this Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant position.

KPI Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

INDEDU