Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Pay Rate: £92 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Fixed Term (with opportunity for permanent placement or temp-to-perm after 16 weeks)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Launch Your Career in Education with The Supply Room
Are you a graduate looking to take your first step into the education sector?
The Supply Room is currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience across a variety of age groups (4–11, 11–16, or 3–19 years), making it the perfect stepping stone for those considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.
We are looking for individuals who hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have a genuine passion for working with young people.
Whether your background is in childcare, education, health & social care, or you have transferable experience from roles such as support work, tutoring, or coaching, this role will allow you to develop your skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Assist in preparing and adapting classroom resources
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students within the classroom, helping to ensure all pupils can access learning and reach their full potential.
A significant part of your role will involve working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where you will provide tailored support to meet individual learning requirements.
This may include adapting lesson materials, breaking down tasks, and using a variety of strategies to support different learning styles and abilities.
You will also support students’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour, helping to build confidence, independence, and resilience.
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals, you will contribute to personalised support plans and help create a positive learning environment.
Your ability to build strong relationships and provide consistent encouragement will be essential in helping students overcome barriers and succeed.
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s Degree (essential)
- Experience or knowledge in Childcare, Education, Health & Social Care or similar
- Punctual, reliable, and committed to full-time work
- A genuine desire to build a long-term career in education
- Willingness to support children of all abilities, including those with additional needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach
Why Join The Supply Room?
- Competitive daily rate of £92 – £100
- Flexible start date (ASAP or September 2026)
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a local school
- Access to temp-to-perm opportunities (typically after 16 weeks)
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced consultants
- Valuable experience to support future teacher training or career progression
This is the perfect opportunity for psychology graduates, aspiring teachers, support workers, tutors, sports coaches, or anyone passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.
Apply today with The Supply Room and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.
Let’s Find Your Classroom®
The Supply Room is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which includes obtaining 2 references and as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (full guidance provided).
REF: TSRHTA
Pay: £92.00-£100.00 per day
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
