Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aspire People
Location: Leicester
Salary: £100 - £105 per day
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-Time
Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued partner primary schools in Leicester for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or education. Working within a supportive and welcoming primary school, you will play an important role in helping pupils achieve their full potential while developing your own skills and experience.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to support pupils across the primary age range, delivering both classroom and small-group support.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
Provide one-to-one and small group intervention support to pupils.
Assist in preparing classroom resources and learning activities.
Encourage positive behaviour and promote an engaging learning environment.
Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
Requirements:
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree is essential.
Previous experience working with children is desirable, whether in a school, tutoring, coaching, childcare, or voluntary setting.
Availability to work full-time (Monday to Friday).
A genuine passion for education and supporting young learners.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable, and proactive.
Patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
A professional attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
What We Offer:
Competitive daily rate of £100 - £105 per day.
Full-time role starting in September.
Opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience within a supportive primary school.
Ongoing support from Aspire People throughout your placement.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Dedicated consultant support and guidance.
If you are an ambitious graduate looking to begin your career in education and make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Aspire People to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All placements are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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