Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Leicester

Location: Leicester and Leicestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 8:15am - 4:00pm
Daily Pay: £90-£95 per day
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a graduate seeking Teaching Assistant jobs in Leicester and Leicestershire or Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Leicester?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in primary and secondary schools across Leicester and Leicestershire, ideal for graduates considering a PGCE, Schools Direct, or future teacher training.

Many of our partner schools offer in-house teacher training and progression routes, making this Graduate Teaching Assistant position a strong first step towards a long-term career in education.

About the Graduate Teaching Assistant Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Leicester, you will:

  • Support class teachers across a range of subjects and year groups

  • Work in short-term and long-term Teaching Assistant roles

  • Provide targeted support to small groups and individual pupils

  • Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

  • Deliver structured interventions to raise attainment and engagement

  • Help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant Profile

We are keen to hear from graduates who:

  • Hold a strong academic background

  • Are passionate about education and working with children

  • Are proactive, reliable, and confident communicators

  • Can build positive relationships with pupils and school staff

  • Have experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering) - desirable but not essential

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Expert career guidance from specialist education consultants

  • Access to a broad network of Leicester and Leicestershire schools

  • Experience across mainstream classrooms and SEND settings

  • Clear pathways into teacher training and long-term school roles

  • Ongoing support to help you develop as a future teacher

Apply Now - Graduate Teaching Assistant Jobs in Leicester

Start your journey towards a career in education today.

Contact: Dominic Watts
Telephone: 0116 2430299
Email: dominic.watts@twrecruitment.com