Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Ealing, West London | Full-time | Immediate Start
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
About the Role
Are you a university graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a primary school setting? Do you have a passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ealing, starting as soon as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, child development, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or other child-focused professions.

Ideal Graduate Subjects
We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in a range of subjects, including:

• English Literature, English Language and Creative Writing
• Creative Arts, Fine Art and Design.
• Psychology and Educational Psychology
• Education and Childhood Studies
• Drama and Performing Arts
• Music
• Sports Science and Physical Education

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive and effective lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning in English, mathematics, science and other subjects.
• Provide tailored support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting activities and resources to meet their individual needs.
• Help pupils develop their communication, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation, independence and confidence in the classroom.

 
About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in a relevant subject
• A genuine enthusiasm and willingness to work with children with SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• A creative and proactive approach to learning, with the ability to make classroom activities engaging and accessible.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking initiative when appropriate.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting children's behaviour, emotional needs and individual challenges.
• A professional attitude and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 


Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.