
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
- Huddersfield
- £480-560 per week
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Personalized 1:1 support - Helping individual pupils overcome learning barriers and build confidence
- Small group interventions - Leading targeted sessions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
- Classroom collaboration - Working alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons
- Progress tracking - Contributing to pupil development records and celebrating achievements
- Pastoral care - Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and social development
- Up to £560 per week
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule with school holiday benefits
- Long-term placement security from September 2025
- Comprehensive induction program with dedicated mentor support
- Access to high-quality CPD courses and educational workshops
- PGCE application guidance and university partnership programs
- Experience across all year groups (EYFS through Year 6)
- Direct pathway to teacher training with school recommendation letters
- Leadership development opportunities including student mentoring roles
- Strong alumni network of successful teachers who started as TAs
- 2:1+ degree in any subject (Education, Psychology, English, Maths particularly valued)
- Exceptional literacy and numeracy skills across all primary subjects
- Outstanding communication with children aged 4-11 and rapport-building with parents/staff
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations
- Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
- Previous experience with children (volunteering, tutoring, sports coaching, childcare)
- Multilingual abilities to support diverse pupil populations
- Creative skills (art, music, drama) to enhance learning experiences
- Understanding of child development and primary curriculum frameworks
- Genuine passion for child development and educational excellence
- Adaptability in the dynamic primary school environment
- Team collaboration with teachers, support staff, and parents
- Growth mindset - embracing feedback and continuous learning