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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Brent, North-West London (Near Wembley)
£545–£600 per week | Weekly Pay | Term-Time Only | Full-Time
Aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists & Education Professionals Wanted
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to gain exceptional school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or wider education?
A welcoming and high-performing primary school in the Inner London Borough of Brent, close to Wembley, is seeking ambitious and academically strong Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their support team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact on children's learning, development, and wellbeing while gaining invaluable classroom experience.
The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates with degrees in:
- Education Studies
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Science-related subjects
- SEN/Inclusion Studies
- Geography
- History
- Humanities-related disciplines
Graduates from Russell Group universities are particularly encouraged to apply, although applications from all high-calibre graduates will be considered.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across the primary age range. Year group placement can be flexible depending on your strengths, experience, and career aspirations.
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Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
- Providing targeted academic interventions in English and Mathematics
- Delivering small-group booster sessions to help pupils close learning gaps
- Supporting pupils preparing for key assessments and milestones
- Working 1:1 with children who require additional academic or pastoral support
- Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Assisting with phonics, reading, literacy, and numeracy development
- Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence in learning
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
The role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a range of educational settings, from whole-class support to specialist intervention work and individual SEN provision.
Who We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from graduates who:
- Hold a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a leading university
- Have strong A-Level results
- Achieved excellent GCSE outcomes, including Mathematics, English, and Science
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for education and child development
- Are enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced educators
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Are considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, SEN, speech and language therapy, or wider educational professions
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Previous experience working with children is advantageous but not essential. Experience gained through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering, or school placements will be highly regarded.
What The School Offers
- £545–£600 per week, paid weekly
- Full-time, term-time only position
- Outstanding classroom experience within a supportive primary setting
- Excellent mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
- Opportunities to work across different year groups and areas of need
- Specialist experience supporting SEN pupils and delivering interventions
- A collaborative and inclusive school culture focused on pupil success
- Fantastic preparation for teacher training and other postgraduate routes
This is an ideal opportunity for ambitious graduates seeking to build a strong foundation in education while making a genuine difference to the lives of young learners.
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