Full time Temporary

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network

Wolverhampton, WV1 1SG

£85 - £101 per day

Posted: 18 June 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 18 July 2026

Ref: 60206290

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About the Role

This Graduate Teaching Assistant position is based at a ‘Good’ primary school in Wolverhampton. The role runs from September 2026 to July 2027, offering daily pay between £85 and £101. You will provide general support across a Key Stage 2 class, working one-to-one with pupils, in small groups, and during whole-class learning. Your duties include reinforcing English, Maths, and other curriculum subjects, helping with class routines, and preparing straightforward resources. Collaborating with the class teacher to maintain pupil engagement and progress is key. This full-time, temporary contract suits graduates seeking broad classroom experience prior to teacher training. Strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed are essential.

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 broad classroom experience before teacher training?
*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £85 - £101 per day
*** ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
*** General TA support across a KS2 class

The Role:
Provide day-to-day classroom support across a KS2 class, working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and as part of whole-class learning. You will help reinforce learning in English, Maths, and wider curriculum subjects, support class routines, prepare simple resources, and work closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged and making progress.

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

Requirements
• 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.

The School:
This ‘Good’ primary school in Wolverhampton offers the chance to build valuable KS2 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 the curriculum.

How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.