Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Sheffield Primary School – Up to £520 per week

Are you a caring and enthusiastic graduate eager to support young children in their crucial early years of learning?

Would you love to work in a nurturing and creative primary school environment, helping children develop key literacy and numeracy skills?

Could this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role in a welcoming Sheffield primary school be the perfect first step towards a career in education?

A quaint Primary School located in a leafy Sheffield suburb is seeking a talented recent graduate with a  passion for education to join their team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant. Successful applicants will benefit from constant guidance and mentorship, gaining valuable experience that can lead into a long-term teaching career in this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this exciting Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role!

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Candidate Specification

• A 2:1 or higher degree in Education, Psychology, English, Mathematics, or a related field.
• A warm, patient, and energetic personality with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, volunteering, mentoring) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to engage and inspire young learners.
• A creative and proactive approach to supporting classroom activities and individual learning.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Job Specification

• Full-time, long-term Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role
• Earn up to £520 per week.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging phonics, reading, and numeracy sessions.
• Support small groups and 1:1 interventions, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Help prepare engaging learning activities, including storytelling, hands-on maths games, and creative projects.
• Foster a holistic and inclusive learning environment, supporting children’s emotional and social development.
• Sociable working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – term-time only.

About the School

This welcoming primary school in a leafy Sheffield neighbourhood prides itself on creating a joyful, inspiring, and nurturing learning environment for all pupils. With a strong focus on early literacy, numeracy, and personal development, the school encourages creativity and curiosity in every lesson.

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values kindness, patience, and enthusiasm. Whether you’re supporting phonics lessons, helping children master their times tables, or sparking their imagination through storytelling, you’ll be making a real difference in their early education journey.

A driving licence and access to a car are desirable but not essential for this role.

Apply Now

Are you ready to begin your rewarding career in primary education?

Contact KPi Education today or click ‘Apply Now’ to express your interest in this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role.

Join this inspiring Sheffield primary school and help shape the bright futures of young learners!

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Primary School – Up to £520 per week

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