Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary | Brentwood | September Start

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Graduate Teaching Assistant looking to support learning across a welcoming and well‑organised primary school in Brentwood? This opportunity allows a Graduate Teaching Assistant to step into a key classroom role, supporting pupils, maintaining routines and ensuring learning continues smoothly throughout the school day.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to deliver pre‑planned activities, provide targeted support, and help create a calm, purposeful environment where pupils feel confident and ready to learn. This primary school is known for its strong leadership, supportive culture and commitment to developing staff — making it an ideal setting for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who wants to grow and gain meaningful school‑based experience.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support whole‑class learning using pre‑prepared resources

• Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines

• Assist pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

• Build strong relationships with staff and children

• Contribute to a smooth, structured learning environment

We are looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who:

• Holds a strong academic background including a 1st Class or 2:1 in their relevant degree

• Previous experience working with children is desirable

• Is confident supporting a primary classroom

• Brings reliability, initiative and a proactive attitude

• Can adapt quickly to different year groups

• Enjoys supporting children’s learning and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher or experienced Graduate Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role within a supportive Brentwood primary school.

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