Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
Are you a recent graduate looking to explore a career in teaching? This a brilliant opportunity to gain classroom-based experience prior to commencing your teacher training, supporting primary aged children as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
*** Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Excellent 2-Form Entry primary school, Manchester Â
*** Providing academic support and interventions for Key Stage 2 Children
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be working as part of a team to provide support for children who have fallen behind their peers and require additional support. Â You will be working on a 1-2-1 and small group basis, delivering interventions and providing support with literacy and numeracy, helping pupils to reach their full potential.
The Candidate
This position is suitable for a Graduate who is looking to gain experience working in a school setting as a Teaching Assistant prior to embarking on their PGCE. This role requires a graduate with excellent communication skills, an abundance of patience, and a passion for education. You will be working with Key Stage 2 children providing 1-2-1 and small group support in the classroom setting. Previous experience working with children is desirable, however not essential for a graduate with the right attributes.
The School
This lovely primary school has a brilliant reputation in the local community for providing pupils with a dynamic and engaging education that stretches pupils and encourages a love for learning. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant you will be joining a brilliant team, who will help you to learn the ropes of the role and make a real impact on the children that you support!
This Graduate Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity to gain additional classroom experience before completing your PGCE.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

£80 - £90 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for recent graduates seeking classroom experience before starting teacher training.
- The position offers a salary ranging from £90 to £100 per day and runs from September 2025 until July 2026.
- As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support Key Stage 2 children through academic interventions in both one-on-one and small group settings.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, patience, and a passion for education, with previous experience working with children being desirable but not mandatory.
- This role provides an opportunity to join a well-regarded primary school in Manchester, working with a supportive team to make a positive impact on students' learning.