Step into Teaching has partnered with a fantastic primary school in Wednesbury (WS10) that is focused on helping pupils thrive academically and emotionally — especially during the important transition at Upper Key Stage 2 Level.
This welcoming school is committed to developing your skills and confidence, providing the tools, guidance and support you need to succeed. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils prepare for their SATs with confidence, strengthen key skills, and feel calm and supported in the lead-up to exams. The school prides itself on outstanding care, high expectations, and a safe place for children to flourish.
Are you an aspiring future teacher or are you an aspiring educational psychologist, counsellor or therapist?
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting Year 6 pupils in the run-up to SATs, helping them stay focused, motivated and confident.
- Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy support (1:1 and small group interventions).
- Providing structured support to help pupils build confidence with exam technique and independent working.
- Supporting a calm, positive classroom environment that promotes wellbeing and resilience.
What You Can Expect:
- £500 - £530 per week (term time only).
- A supportive, positive environment that promotes mental health and wellbeing.
- The opportunity to gain valuable upper KS2 experience that will help you decide if teaching/child mental health is the right career for you.
- A chance to develop your skills with support from experienced staff members.
- The reward of seeing the impact of your work on pupil progress and confidence from day one.
- September start for 26/27 academic year(Term Time Only).
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35-hour working week.
What We’re Looking For:
- A completed bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2).
- A passion for learning and supporting children to achieve their potential.
- The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- An empathetic, proactive, “can-do” mindset.
- Ideally, some experience supporting children in schools/tutoring/mentoring settings
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply’ below and upload your CV to [email protected]. This role requires a DBS check.
Step into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note: We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to reply to individual enquiries. If you haven’t heard from us within this time frame, we encourage you to apply for other positions in the future.
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Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: £500.00-£530.00 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
