GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT – PRIMARY EDUCATION

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025 - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed Term (One Academic Year)
Salary: £25,000 PA

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN EDUCATION – GAIN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Are you a 2025 graduate (or recent graduate) from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university, looking to begin a meaningful career in education? - Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are offering a full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a respected primary school in Watford. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to build experience in the classroom before pursuing a teacher training programme or PGCE.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE - GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• Interested in a long-term career in primary education
• Reliable, proactive, and professional in school settings
• UK residents with the right to work (visa sponsorship is not available)

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS - GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Full-time position within a local primary school in Watford
• Competitive salary starting from £21,000
• One academic year of hands-on classroom experience
• Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
• Strong potential to progress into salaried teacher training or a PGCE the following year

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to planning and assessment where appropriate