Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Full Time| Primary School | September start

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Contract: Full-time role, Monday to Friday 8:30am–15:00pm (term time)

Salary: £500-£600 per week

Start Date: September 2025

School type: Welcoming and Nurturing Primary School

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Job Summary

Have you recently graduated with a 2:1 or higher in Education, Psychology, English, or a related subject from a leading University and dream of inspiring the next generation with patience, kindness, and creativity?

Are you the kind of person who can bring calm to a busy classroom, make learning fun through storytelling, games, or imagination, and celebrate every small milestone like it’s a fairy-tale ending?

If you answered yes, keep reading this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant could be the perfect role for you!

This welcoming and nurturing primary school is at the heart of its community, where children are encouraged to dream big and discover their potential. With a focus on creativity, kindness, and a love of learning, it’s a place where both pupils and staff feel valued and supported. The school takes pride in its inclusive ethos, dedicated teaching team, and commitment to ensuring every child’s learning journey is filled with excitement and encouragement.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering fun and engaging lessons
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to boost confidence and progress
• Help create a warm, safe, and inspiring classroom environment
• Encourage children with gentle guidance, storytelling, and creative activities
• Celebrate the little achievements—from first sentences to maths breakthroughs—that make a big difference

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant: Who We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• A graduate with a 2:1 or higher in Education, Psychology, English, or a related subject from a top-30 University
• Strong academic background throughout GCSE’s and A-Levels
• Passionate about working with young children and supporting their learning journey
• Patient, caring, and able to bring positivity and creativity into the classroom
• Considering a future career in teaching or education

What We Offer

We provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:

• Full-time Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced staff
• Opportunities to gain classroom experience before teacher training
• A friendly, collaborative team and vibrant school community
• Excellent transport links

Application Process

Interested in becoming a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant? Apply now via Indeed with your CV to hear back from the team at KPi Education. Early applications are encouraged – we interview on a rolling basis.