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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 16 July 2025
Salary: £480 to £550 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 August 2025
Location: S6 1AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: AZgradPRItasheff16/0-30266

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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £550 per week

Start Date: September 2025
Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term (academic year)

Start your career in education by supporting young learners in a vibrant Sheffield primary school.

Are you a graduate with a passion for working with children?
Do you want to make a real difference in the early stages of a child’s education?
Would you like to gain valuable school-based experience before teacher training?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sheffield is looking for a committed Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, long-term Primary TA role (Mon–Fri, term-time)
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Support pupils aged 4–11 (EYFS to KS2)
• Work alongside experienced teachers and learning support staff
• Invaluable experience for PGCE or teacher training applications
• Opportunities for future teacher training within the trust

Key responsibilities:

• Support learning in the classroom across core subjects (Literacy, Numeracy, Phonics)
• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Provide pastoral support and help build pupil confidence
• Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging learning space

Who we’re looking for:

• A graduate with a 2:1 degree or above in any subject
• Someone who enjoys working with younger children and making learning fun
• Excellent communication, patience, and enthusiasm
• Committed to the development and well-being of every pupil
• UK-based with right to work (visa sponsorship not available)

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This is a brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful experience and make a real impact in primary education.

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Let me know if you'd like to brand these for a specific trust or add enhanced responsibilities (e.g. SEND support, phonics specialist, or Maths focus).

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