At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and deliver engaging lessons while gaining invaluable classroom experience.
- Company: Friendly primary school in Nantwich with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Weekly pay of £500–£560, mentoring, and excellent career development prospects.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity with hands-on experience across the primary age range.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in education and make a real impact on children's learning.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree or above and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Salary: £500–£560 per week (£100–£115 per day)
Are you graduating with a 2:1 degree or above and looking to kick‑start a rewarding career in primary education? Whether you're planning to become a Primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist, SEN specialist or pursue another child‑focused profession, this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the perfect foundation for your future career.
A friendly and inclusive primary school in Nantwich (CW5) is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop essential teaching skills and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training and a wide range of education‑based careers.
What's On Offer?
- Full-time role (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
- Term-time only
- Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
- Weekly pay of £500–£560
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders
- Hands‑on classroom experience across the primary age range
- Opportunities to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Excellent preparation for PGCE, School‑Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Schools Direct and other teacher training routes
- Supportive school with a collaborative and welcoming culture
- Convenient Nantwich (CW5) location
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
- Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups.
- Provide personalised 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance.
- Support pupils with a range of learning needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and maximise their progress.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence.
- Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and the creation of engaging learning resources.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents to support outstanding outcomes.
- Help create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.
What We’re Looking For
- A 2:1 degree or above
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, proactive and professional approach.
- The enthusiasm to learn from experienced educators.
- An ambition to build a long‑term career within primary education.
- The right to work full‑time in the UK.
- Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
We’re looking for graduates with the motivation, commitment and potential to make a lasting impact in the classroom.
Location: Nantwich (CW5)
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