Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Primary School in South Manchester

Milk Education are working with a welcoming primary school in South Manchester who are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a primary school setting before progressing into teacher training, further study or a career working with children and young people.

The school welcomes applications from graduates with degrees in relevant subjects including Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Primary Education, Sociology, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Youth Work and other related disciplines.

The role would suit someone who is passionate about children's development and education and keen to build their classroom, communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, childcare, youth work, volunteering, nursery settings or working with children would be beneficial.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers with lessons and learning activities across the primary curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils
• Help children develop their literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills
• Support pupils with classwork, activities and targeted interventions
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and motivation
• Support pupils who require additional academic, emotional or pastoral guidance
• Assist with classroom activities, preparation and learning resources
• Help create an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Encourage positive behaviour and support classroom routines
• Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Support children's social and emotional development
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence
• Support pupil wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Primary Education, Sociology, SEN or Youth Work
• Have a genuine interest in children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Be considering a career in primary teaching, education, psychology, child development, SEN or a related field
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic, approachable and confident working with children
• Be patient, caring and able to adapt to the needs of different learners
• Have an understanding of children's development and the factors that can influence learning
• Be reliable, proactive and willing to learn
• Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection

Previous school experience is not essential. Graduates with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience working with children through childcare, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering, nursery settings or community programmes would be particularly beneficial.

This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a primary school, work alongside experienced teachers and develop your understanding of teaching, learning and child development.

It is particularly suited to graduates considering future careers in:

• Primary teaching and te