Graduate Teaching Assistant - #2196422

Have you recently graduated and want to start your career in education? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join our team as Teaching Assistants in primary schools, offering a hands-on introduction to life in the classroom.

Whether you are considering teacher training, specialist SEND work or a wider career working with children and young people, these roles offer an ideal starting point. You will gain valuable experience, build your confidence and make a real difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Depending on the placement, you may support individual pupils, small groups or whole classes. You will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities across the curriculum
• Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils make progress
• Lead structured interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and maths
• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning
• Promote positive behaviour in line with each school's policies
• Help to create a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils' wellbeing, confidence and independence throughout the school day
• Adapt quickly to new classes, routines and school settings

About You

• A degree in education, childhood studies, psychology, early years or a related subject
• An interest in pursuing a career in teaching or working with children
• Some experience working or volunteering with children is desirable, but not essential
• A patient, enthusiastic and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and professional attitude
• A genuine commitment to pupil success and wellbeing
• Right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

What We Offer

• Full time and part time work, with day to day and longer term placements available
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Access to a wide range of primary schools
• A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and match you with schools that suit your skills and interests
• Free access to online training and professional development
• Support with compliance and onboarding
• Opportunities to progress into long term or permanent roles should you wish

If this is the perfect next step in your career either apply now or contact Oli on !