Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £93 - £105 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Weekly PAYE

Ready to take the first step towards a career in Teaching?

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for educations and a desire to inspire young learners? If you are considering a career in primary teaching and want to gai invaluable classroom experience before starting teacher training, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Huntingdon that are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated graduate teaching assistant. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced teachers, support pupils in their learning, and build the skills and confidence needed for successful career in education.

Whether you are hoping to become a primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist, SEN Specialist or pursue another career working with children, this position provides an excellent foundation.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning throughout the school day. Your Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, Key stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Working one to one and with small interventions groups to help children achieve their learning goals
• Assisting class teachers with lessons preparations and classroom activities.
• Encouraging children's confidence, independence and engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where appropriate
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, teachers and parents to support children over all development

About You

The successful candidate will :

• Hold a degree ( 2:2 or above) in any subject
• Have a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning
• Be enthusiastic, patent and eager to develop within an educational setting
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a tea,
• Have an interest in progressing into teaching or another education related career

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly PAYE
• Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive primary school across Huntingdon
• A dedicated education consultant providing ongoing guidance and career support
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses though the national college to help you develop professionally
• CV support, interview preparation, and expert career advice
• A quick and straightforward registration process with support every step of the way

Looking to become a teacher?

Mant of our partner primary schools offer a teacher training pathway, including school direct, Graduate Teacher Training Programmes. For graduates looking to gain QTS. This role could be the first step toward securing a long term teaching career, with some school offering progression opportunities following a successful placement

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain hands-on classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in primary education, we'd be delighted hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on 01727 236255 or email Samantha.Neziri@twrecruitment.com.

Start your education journey with Tradewind Recruitment and help inspire the next generation of learners.