Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant in Merton, North West

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Primary School | September Start

Location: Merton, South West London
Contract: Full-time role, Monday to Friday 8:30am–15:00pm (term time)
Salary: £500–£600 per week
Start Date: September 2025
School Type: Inclusive and community-focused Primary School

Job Summary

Have you recently graduated from a top-tier university, or are about to graduate and feel called to work with young children in a meaningful and rewarding way?

Are you passionate about early childhood development and ready to bring your subject knowledge, energy, and empathy into a vibrant primary school setting?

Can you picture yourself thriving in a creative and joyful work environment where you can develop your professional skillsets and work towards achieving your dreams?

Step into a fulfilling role as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant in a welcoming, community-focused primary school based in Merton. This school is celebrated for its inclusive ethos, joyful classrooms, and strong emphasis on nurturing both academic and emotional growth in every pupil. The staff team is warm, collaborative, and deeply invested in creating a rich and supportive environment — making it the perfect place to begin a career in education or child development.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in class and in small group sessions, especially in key areas such as early literacy and numeracy
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with teachers to identify pupils’ needs and help adapt lesson delivery accordingly
• Model clear, positive communication and build strong, supportive relationships with young learners
• Contribute to school life through play supervision, assemblies, and enrichment activities
• Gain regular training and mentoring to help you grow professionally

Who We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• A 2:1 or above (achieved or predicted) from a top university in any subject
• A genuine interest in working with primary-aged children (4–11 years)
• Patience, empathy, and a flexible, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A long-term interest in education, child psychology, teaching, or pastoral development
• Some experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

We provide a supportive environment for graduates taking their first step into education:

• Full-time Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced staff
• Opportunities to gain classroom experience before teacher training
• A friendly, collaborative team and vibrant school community
• Potential for the school to facilitate up to three Graduate Primary Teaching Assistants from September 2025

Application Process

Interested in becoming a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant? Apply now via Indeed with your CV to hear back from the team at KPi Education. Early applications are encouraged – we interview on a rolling basis.

Closing Date: 1st September 2025
Interview Dates: Ongoing

Ready to make a difference from day one? Apply now and join our team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant this September.

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