About this role
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Large Primary School | Hastings, West Sussex
Are you a graduate considering a career in education, youth work, educational psychology,
or simply looking to put your degree skills to good use in a rewarding setting?
We welcome applications from graduates of any academic discipline, whether your
background is in Arts, Humanities, STEM, Social Sciences, or Sports.
Engage Education is working with a large, welcoming primary school in West Sussex
that is looking to appoint enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants starting at various points during the academic year.
Regardless of what subject you studied, this is an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on
classroom experience, build transferable skills, and make a genuine difference in the local
Community.
About the Role:
You will work across this vibrant, multi form primary school, supporting teachers and helping
pupils reach their full potential. From running small learning groups to giving one-to-one
encouragement, the role is dynamic and varied no two days are the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils on a 1-to-1 basis and leading small intervention groups
Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and creative learning activities
Helping children build confidence in literacy, numeracy, and broader subjects
Assisting pupils with additional learning, language, or behavioural needs where
required
Preparing classroom resources and helping maintain an engaging environment
Sharing feedback with teachers on pupil progress
Inspiring positive behaviour and helping every child thrive
Career boost: This role is ideal for graduates exploring teacher training
(PGCE/SCITT), speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or
general mentoring and youth careers.
Key qualifications and qualities:
Education: A degree in any subject (all degree backgrounds welcome)
Mindset: Passionate about supporting children’s growth and learning
Approach: Proactive, adaptable, and keen to get involved in school life
Interpersonal Skills: Able to build strong rapport with children and staff
Communication: Solid literacy and numeracy skills to help explain key concepts
Drive: Eager to gain meaningful, real-world experience in a supportive school
About the School
Situated in Hastings this large primary school lies at the heart of its
local community. It prides itself on providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every
child is encouraged to succeed. Because of its size, staff collaboration is strong, support
networks are excellent, and graduates are given room to grow alongside experienced
educators and senior leaders.
Why Work With Engage Education?
Competitive daily pay (£95–£105/day), paid weekly
Fully compliant with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)
Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and training courses
A dedicated local education consultant to guide your journey
£50 Amazon voucher via our referral scheme when you recommend a friend
Added perks including wellbeing support, retail discounts, and travel offers
Apply Today
Ready to take your first step into a rewarding role? We’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced
DBS check. Full assistance will be provided throughout the registration process.
(If you have not been contacted within two working days, your application has unfortunately
been unsuccessful on this occasion.)