
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
- Leeds
- £480-560 per week
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Personalized 1:1 support - Helping individual pupils overcome learning barriers and build confidence
- Dynamic small group interventions - Leading targeted sessions in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
- Collaborative classroom partnership - Working alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons
- Progress tracking and assessment - Contributing to pupil development records and celebrating achievements
- Pastoral care excellence - Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and social development
- Up to £560 per week (equivalent to £29,120 annually)
- Full-time stability with Monday-Friday schedule
- School holiday benefits aligned with term times
- Comprehensive induction program with dedicated mentor support
- Access to high-quality CPD courses and educational workshops
- PGCE application guidance and university partnership programs
- Opportunities to observe outstanding teaching practice across all year groups
- Direct pathway to teacher training with school recommendation letters
- Experience across multiple year groups (EYFS through Year 6)
- 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 - ability to support learning across all primary subjects
- Outstanding communication - engaging naturally with children aged 4-11 and building rapport with parents/staff
- Emotional intelligence - 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
- First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Genuine passion for child development and educational excellence
- Adaptability - thriving in the dynamic primary school environment
- Team collaboration - working seamlessly with teachers, support staff, and parents
- Growth mindset - embracing feedback and continuous professional learning