Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Keen to build classroom experience before teacher training?

Use your clear communication and steady approach to help pupils move their learning forward.
 
*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** Immediate start until July 2026
*** £81 - £101 per day
*** ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
*** Help raise attainment across KS2
 
What you’ll do:
Run short, high-impact boosters in reading, writing and maths for Years 3–6. Pre-teach key content, guide small groups, provide 1:1 catch-up, and coach pupils on study habits (retrieval, worked examples, timed practice). Set up simple resources, log quick progress notes, and agree next steps with class teachers.
 
Who you are:
A reliable graduate who explains ideas plainly, keeps sessions purposeful, and builds rapport quickly. You’re organised, responsive to feedback, and motivated by measurable gains—especially for pupils who’ve lost confidence.
 
Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Strong commitment to inclusion and pupil progress.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

 
The School:
This ‘Good’ Wolverhampton primary is two-form entry with a diverse intake and calm, predictable routines. Reading is a whole-school priority (robust phonics lower down; daily guided reading and vocabulary work in KS2). Maths is taught through small-step sequences with frequent retrieval and manipulatives where helpful. Year teams plan together and share model texts, worked examples and ready-made intervention packs, so you’re never starting from scratch. You’ll get a structured induction, weekly bite-size CPD, and coaching drop-ins with actionable feedback—an ideal platform to make impact quickly and build a strong case for initial teacher training.
 
How to Apply
Send your CV and include your availability, DBS status, and (if possible) two referees. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school interview/observation. Apply early—the school may appoint before the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.