Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Could you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to stay on track in class? Are you looking for a primary school role that gives you valuable Year 5 experience before teacher training?

Part‑time - Monday, Tuesday, Friday; £85 – £101 per day;
Location - ‘Good’ primary school, Ward of Selly Oak; 1:1 and small group support across Year 5.

Provide part‑time support across a Year 5 class, working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help them stay engaged and make progress. Reinforce learning in English, Maths, and wider curriculum subjects, support class routines, prepare simple resources, and work closely with the class teacher to help pupils build confidence in their learning.

You are organised, encouraging, and able to explain ideas clearly to older primary pupils. You want meaningful classroom experience, enjoy helping children build confidence in their work, and are keen to develop the practical skills needed for a future in teaching.

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to train as a teacher and build a long‑term career in education.

This ‘Good’ primary school in the Ward of Selly Oak offers the chance to build valuable upper primary experience in a setting where consistency, structure, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with experienced staff in a role that gives you direct exposure to classroom practice, intervention work, and the day‑to‑day support strategies schools use to help pupils stay engaged and make progress across Year 5.