Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you want a school-based role that gives you proper classroom experience and a strong platform before you start teacher training?
 
*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £85 - £105 per day
*** ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
*** Perfect experience prior to starting teacher training
 
If you are planning to start teacher training and you want experience that makes you useful from day one, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role gives you a full academic year in a structured primary setting. You will support pupils across the classroom, deliver targeted catch-up sessions, and learn the routines, expectations and consistency that schools expect from future teachers. You will leave with real examples for your application for a PGCE, your interviews, and your training year.
 
The Role
• You will support learning across KS1 and KS2 through 1:1, small group and whole-class support.
• You will deliver short, structured interventions in reading, writing and maths to help pupils close gaps.
• You will pre-teach key vocabulary and concepts so pupils can access lessons with more confidence.
• You will support behaviour for learning by reinforcing routines, transitions and clear expectations.
• You will help pupils develop independence by using scaffolding and prompts, not doing the work for them.
• You will work closely with the class teacher to adapt tasks for pupils who need extra support.
• You will track progress in a simple, consistent way and share clear feedback with the teacher.
• You will support classroom organisation, including resources, displays and lesson preparation when needed.
• You will follow safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times and report concerns immediately.
 
The Candidate
• You will have a 2:2 degree or above in any subject.
• You will have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• You will communicate clearly and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• You will be reliable, proactive and professional in a busy school environment.
• You will be confident taking direction and acting on feedback, because that is how you improve quickly.
• You will have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or you will be willing to obtain one.
 
The School
This ‘Good’ primary school in Wolverhampton has clear routines, strong leadership and a consistent approach to behaviour and learning. Staff work closely as a team and take pupil progress seriously, which means your support will be purposeful and well directed. You will be welcomed, supported and given the kind of day-to-day experience that helps you feel prepared before teacher training starts.
 
Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you within 3 working days to discuss the school and next steps.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.