Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Full-Time Immediate or September 2026 Start Mainstream Primary School Slough
Are you a high-achieving Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning a career in teaching?
A welcoming and ambitious mainstream primary school in Slough is seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious graduate to gain hands-on experience within a successful primary school while receiving exceptional training and clear progression towards a career in education.
The school is particularly interested in graduates who have achieved a 2:1 or above from a UK university, with Russell Group graduates strongly encouraged to apply.
Whether you are planning to complete a PGCE, School Direct, a Teacher Apprenticeship, or are considering careers in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Child Psychology, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role will provide invaluable experience.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers, supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. You will play a key role in helping children achieve their academic potential while developing the practical classroom skills needed for a successful career in education.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting pupils during lessons across the primary curriculum.
* Delivering targeted interventions in phonics, reading, writing, and mathematics.
* Working with individual pupils and small groups to accelerate progress.
* Supporting pupils with a range of learning abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
* Assisting teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and learning resources.
* Promoting positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
* Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
* Helping children develop confidence, independence, resilience, and a love of learning.
This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers excellent exposure to outstanding classroom practice and is ideal for graduates looking to build a long-term career within education.
About You
To be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role, you will have:
* A 2:1 degree or above from a UK university.
* Strong academic credentials.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A genuine passion for education and child development.
* A proactive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude.
* The ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
Russell Group graduates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Previous experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, childcare, volunteering, sports coaching, or schools is desirable but not essential.
The School
This successful mainstream primary school in Slough has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education within a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally, while maintaining high expectations across the school.
The school is passionate about developing future teachers and has an excellent track record of supporting Graduate Teaching Assistants into long-term careers within education. Graduates benefit from structured mentoring, regular training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn from experienced teachers and senior leaders every day.
For aspiring teachers, the school offers clear internal progression opportunities, with many Graduate Teaching Assistants successfully progressing into teacher training, school-based teacher apprenticeship programmes, and permanent teaching positions within the school.
You will join a welcoming team that genuinely invests in its staff and encourages graduates to grow, develop, and build rewarding careers in primary education.
Why Apply?
* Full-time role starting immediately or in September 2026.
* Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract.
* Excellent training, mentoring, and professional development.
* Clear internal progression into teacher training.
* Ideal preparation for PGCE, School Direct, and Teacher Apprenticeship routes.
* Gain valuable classroom experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
* Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders.
* Join a school committed to developing future education professionals.
Apply Now
If you are an ambitious graduate looking to begin your career in education, apply today for this exciting Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Slough.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience while joining a school that is genuinely committed to supporting Graduate Teaching Assistants on their journey towards becoming outstanding teachers.
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