Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Derby
September/October 2026 Start
Competitive Daily Rate
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Ready to Make a Difference?
Are you a recent graduate who loves working with children and is considering a career in primary teaching, education, psychology or child development?
Step Into Teaching is working with a friendly and supportive primary school in Derby to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team this September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your confidence and learn from experienced teachers while making a genuine difference to children's education.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support children across the school and help create a positive environment where pupils can learn, grow and thrive.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting teachers during lessons.
- Working one-to-one and with small groups of pupils.
- Helping children with their reading, writing and numeracy.
- Supporting pupils who require additional academic or behavioural support.
- Working with children with SEND and additional needs.
- Encouraging pupils to participate and stay engaged.
- Helping children develop confidence and independence.
- Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
- Preparing learning resources and classroom activities.
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for graduates who are:
- Caring, patient and approachable.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Considering a future career in teaching or education.
- Confident communicators.
- Positive, enthusiastic and proactive.
- Resilient and able to adapt to different situations.
- Keen to learn from experienced education professionals.
All degree subjects are welcome.
Degrees in Psychology, Education, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Sports, Humanities and Social Sciences are particularly relevant.
Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential. Experience through tutoring, childcare, mentoring, coaching, volunteering or youth work is all valuable.
What You'll Gain
- Valuable hands-on experience in a primary school.
- Experience supporting children with different learning needs.
- Insight into teaching and classroom management.
- Experience working with SEND pupils.
- The opportunity to learn from experienced teachers.
- A fantastic stepping stone towards teacher training.
- Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, SEND and youth work.
- The chance to make a real difference to children's confidence and development.
Take Your First Step Into Teaching
If you're a graduate in or around Derby and you're ready to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and start your journey into primary education with Step Into Teaching.
Pay: Up to £530.00 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
