Graduate Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | WD17 4AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JAGTAWAT18/6-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary Education
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025 - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed Term (One Academic Year)
Salary: £25,000 PA
Launch Your Career in Education – Gain Classroom Experience and Make a Difference
Are you a 2025 graduate (or recent graduate) from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university, looking to begin a meaningful career in education? - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are offering a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a respected primary school in Watford. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to build experience in the classroom before pursuing a teacher training programme or PGCE.
What the Role Offers - Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Full-time position within a local primary school in Watford
• Competitive salary starting from £21,000
• One academic year of hands-on classroom experience
• Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
• Strong potential to progress into salaried teacher training or a PGCE the following year
Key Responsibilities - Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to planning and assessment where appropriate
Ideal Candidate Profile - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are looking for graduates who are:
• Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• Interested in a long-term career in primary education
• Reliable, proactive, and professional in school settings
• UK residents with the right to work (visa sponsorship is not available)
Preferred Degree Subjects (Not Essential): - Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Health and Social Care
• Primary Education
• Or other related fields
Why Work in Watford - Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Join a welcoming and supportive primary school community
• Gain valuable insight into teaching through real classroom exposure
• Build skills and confidence for future teacher training
• Work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment
• Benefit from strong transport links to London and surrounding areas
How to Apply - Graduate Teaching Assistant
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in education, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to James at KPI Education to learn more about this opportunity.
Reference: INDEDU - Graduate Teaching Assistant