Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Cardiff

Full-Time | £465 Per Week | September 2026 Start

4 Graduate Opportunities Available

Are you a recent graduate looking for meaningful experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, social work, sports coaching, speech and language therapy, youth work, or special educational needs (SEN)?

A highly supportive Cardiff school is looking to appoint four Graduate Teaching Assistants for the upcoming academic year, offering an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children in a rewarding and fast-paced school environment.

This is far more than a classroom support role. It is an opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence, receive mentorship from experienced educators, and make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day.

A Launchpad Into Education & Child-Focused Careers

Many graduates know they want to work with children but are unsure where to start.

This role provides invaluable experience that can strengthen applications for:

1. PGCE and teacher training programmes

2. Educational Psychology pathways

3. Speech & Language Therapy

4. Social Work

5. SEN and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) careers

6. Youth Work

7. Behaviour Support

8. Sports Coaching and Physical Education

If you're looking to build a career that has a real impact, this role offers the perfect foundation.

Why Graduates Love This Opportunity

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll have the chance to:

• Work directly with pupils every day
• Support learning in the classroom
• Build confidence managing groups and individuals
• Gain experience supporting children with additional learning needs
• Learn effective behaviour management techniques
• Develop communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff
• Secure valuable references for future career applications

Every day brings new challenges, new successes and new opportunities to develop professionally.

Particularly Suitable For

We are keen to hear from graduates from all degree backgrounds, especially those studying:

• Psychology
• Sports Coaching
• Sport & Exercise Science
• Education Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Youth & Community Work

Graduates with coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, voluntary work or leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Your Responsibilities

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you may:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Deliver interventions to small groups
• Assist teachers during lessons
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation
• Support children socially, emotionally and academically
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong professional relationships with pupils and staff

No previous school experience is required. The school values attitude, enthusiasm and potential just as highly as experience.

Why at these schools?

The school’s have developed a strong reputation for supporting graduates entering education and provides:

1.Ongoing support and mentoring

2. A welcoming and collaborative staff team

3. Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups

4. Exposure to a variety of educational needs and learning styles

5. A positive environment where graduates can develop and thrive

Many previous Graduate Teaching Assistants have gone on to secure teacher training places and long-term careers within education.

***Trial Days & Interviews Available***

The school’s understand that choosing the right role is important.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to attend a paid trial day, allowing both the school and candidate to ensure the role is the right fit before making a long-term commitment.

Apply Now

Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities in Cardiff attract significant interest every year and interview spaces are filling quickly.

If you're ready to gain valuable experience, develop highly transferable skills and take the first step towards a rewarding career working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your interview and school trial opportunity.