Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Company: Axcis Education Recruitment
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

Job Details

Bath (BA2) | On-site £14.25 per hour (£92.63 per day, pro rata) Full‑time | Term‑time only | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm | June start available with strong potential to continue into September.

Job Overview

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in a primary school before pursuing a career in teaching or education? This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in a welcoming BA2 primary school offers the perfect opportunity to build classroom experience, develop key skills and make a genuine impact on young learners—while being supported by an experienced and friendly staff team. Roles are available to start in June, with a high likelihood of continuing into a longer‑term or permanent position from September.

Why this role is a strong next step for graduates

  • Valuable classroom experience to support teacher training applications
  • Full‑time, structured school hours (ideal for building routine and consistency)
  • Supportive and experienced school team
  • Opportunity to progress into longer‑term roles from September
  • Weekly pay and ongoing support
  • Develop transferable skills in communication, leadership, and child development
  • Ongoing training from the National College to further your career

About the school

This is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Bath (BA2) with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, engagement, and achievement. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and structured learning environment where every child is supported to succeed. The school has a strong track record of supporting graduates and those new to education, making it an excellent place to gain confidence and develop professionally.

About the role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support learning across the classroom. You’ll play a key role in helping pupils stay engaged, build confidence, and make progress.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
  • Work with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning
  • Provide one‑to‑one support where needed
  • Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environmentAssist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

What success looks like

You’ll build strong relationships with pupils, contribute positively to the classroom environment, and become a trusted member of the school team. Over time, you’ll gain the confidence and experience needed to take the next step into teaching or a related career.

Who this role is ideal for

  • Recent graduates (any subject, though Education, Psychology, or related fields are advantageous)
  • Aspiring teachers
  • Individuals considering a career in education, child development, or educational psychology
  • Graduates looking for structured, full‑time experience in a school setting

Essential requirements

  • A genuine interest in working with children
  • Positive, proactive, and reliable attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering)
  • Interest in pursuing teacher training or further study in education

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive primary school while building a strong foundation for your future career.

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exemption

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026