Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant in Birmingham, West Midlands

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant

Birmingham | Full Time | September Start

£20,000 - £25,000 term time only

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or educational psychology?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people as they develop confidence, skills and a love of learning?

Are you eager to make a positive impact in a welcoming and supportive primary school environment?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-achieving graduate who is considering a future career in education and wants to gain hands-on experience within a primary school setting.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. The role offers invaluable classroom experience and would be ideal for someone considering teacher training in the future.

The Role:

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Assist pupils who require additional academic or pastoral support.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support classroom management and behaviour expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to promote pupil progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Primary Education, Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Psychology, English, Mathematics, or a related subject.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, childcare, or school-based placements is desirable.
• An ambition to progress into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or another education-related profession.

The School Offers:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• High-quality training and mentoring from experienced educators.
• Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training applications.
• Opportunities to work across different year groups and key stages.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys.

This role would be ideal for a recent graduate with a strong academic background seeking long-term school-based experience

Send a CV and cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today and embark on your future career in education.

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