Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Educators First
  • Barry, South Glamorgan
  • Mar 10, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Graduate ALN Teaching Assistant
Full-Time £460 per week

Location: Barry
Contract: Full-time through our agency, with opportunities to gain classroom experience

Kickstart Your Career in Education - Make a Real Impact!

Are you a recent graduate looking for hands-on classroom experience? Do you want to develop skills that will set you apart in a future teaching or education career?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a mainstream school supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). You'll help children access learning, build confidence, and thrive alongside their peers - all while gaining practical experience that will enhance your career prospects.

Why This Role Is Perfect for Graduates
  • Gain direct classroom experience supporting ALN students

  • Learn practical strategies for differentiation, behaviour support, and inclusive teaching

  • Work alongside teachers and ALN specialists to understand the real-world demands of education

  • Build skills that complement future careers in teaching, SEN, or educational psychology

  • Make a measurable difference in children's learning, confidence, and development

Responsibilities
  • Support ALN pupils within mainstream lessons

  • Encourage engagement, independence, and self-confidence

  • Assist teachers in delivering inclusive, personalised learning plans

  • Observe, record, and provide feedback on pupil progress

  • Help children access the curriculum in ways that build skills and self-belief

Requirements
  • Recent graduates with a passion for education and ALN

  • Enthusiastic, patient, and empathetic individuals

  • Strong communicators and team players

  • Motivated to develop practical teaching skills

  • Eager to make a positive impact on pupils' learning and lives

What You Can Expect
  • Full-time role - £460 per week

  • A supportive agency team focused on your career growth

  • Exposure to a range of ALN needs in a mainstream classroom

  • Practical experience to strengthen your CV and future applications

  • Opportunities to gain classroom confidence, mentoring experience, and insight into ALN strategies

If you're ready to gain hands-on classroom experience, support ALN pupils, and take your first step towards a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.