Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate looking for experience in a classroom to kick start your career in education?

Our primary school based Preston PR3 are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Academic supporting roles starting from ASAP for the remainder of the academic year!

If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession but want real classroom experience first, Step Into Teaching offers the perfect pathway into education.

Through our programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in one school to build your experience, skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in education- building relationships to open opportunities into teacher training and other educational career pathways!

• Position:
  Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Location:
  
  Preston PR3
• School:
  Primary School
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
  - End of July 2027
• Interview Period: ASAP
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time)
• Pay: £500–£530 per week

• To hold a 2:2 degree or above
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Can confidently engage and motivate pupils
• Are proactive, positive, and reliable
• Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve
• Are committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)
• Work well within a team and communicate effectively

• Hands‑on classroom experience from day one
• Awareness and experiences in classrooms, supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social & Emotional Mental Health).
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and pupil engagement
• Exposure to a variety of learning needs and school environments

By the end of the academic year, you’ll be fully prepared to take the next step into teacher training or further education-based careers.