Graduate Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£95 / hour
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Classroom Management Behaviour Management Communication Child Development Supporting Learning Teamwork Patience Adaptability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Birmingham (Aston, Lozells, Newtown, City Centre, Handsworth, Great/Perry Barr, Erdington, Kingstanding, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas)

Salary: £88.94 - £95 per day

Job Type: Full-time, Short Term Supply

Posted: 06-Feb-26

About the Role

We are seeking passionate graduates to join mainstream primary schools as Graduate Teaching Assistants. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Education, working with children and families, or any other transferable degree where skills can be applied in an education setting. Whether you have just graduated and are looking for a gap year while you plan your next step, or are preparing to apply for a PGCE with QTS, we would love to hear from you! This is a challenging but rewarding role, and previous experience in a relevant field is advantageous but not essential. Comprehensive training, support, and CPD are provided to ensure you can perform your duties effectively while safeguarding all students.

Qualities We Look For

  • Able to use initiative in both simple and complex situations
  • Aware of surroundings and attentive to students' needs
  • Caring and compassionate
  • Confident in behaviour management

Job Requirements

  • UK Degree in a child-related or transferable subject
  • Level 2 English (speaking and writing)
  • Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
  • Right to work in the UK is required – no visa sponsorship available
  • Candidates must have or be able to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay (£88.94 – £95 per day)
  • On-site training, support, and CPD to ensure professional development
  • Opportunity to work in a range of primary schools across Birmingham and surrounding areas
  • A supportive environment to gain valuable classroom experience

Apply Today

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