Graduate Teaching Assistant – Burgess Hill Primary School

Burgess Hill | £92–£100 per day | Full-Time | Start After October Half-Term

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a primary school and make a real difference to children?

Whether you’re considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, youth work, or simply want to use your degree and people skills in a rewarding environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started.

Engage Education is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Burgess Hill that is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team after October half-term.

Your degree subject doesn’t matter — whether you studied STEM, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Sports or another subject, your skills could be valuable in the classroom.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced teachers, you’ll support pupils across the school and gain valuable insight into life in education.

Your day could include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping teachers deliver engaging lessons and activities
• Supporting children with reading, writing and maths
• Delivering targeted learning interventions
• Helping pupils who need additional academic, communication or behavioural support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building children's confidence
• Preparing classroom resources and learning activities
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Sharing observations and feedback with teachers

No two days will be exactly the same, making this a great opportunity to develop your confidence, communication and classroom skills.

Build Experience for Your Future Career

This position is particularly valuable if you’re thinking about progressing into:

• Teaching / PGCE / SCITT
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Child Development
• Youth Work
• Mentoring or pastoral roles

You’ll gain real classroom experience, work alongside qualified teachers and develop transferable skills that can support your future career.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome graduates from all degree backgrounds. You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Degree educated in any subject
• Passionate about supporting children
• Friendly, patient and approachable
• Confident building positive relationships
• Proactive and willing to get involved
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to learn
• Comfortable communicating with children and adults
• Interested in gaining experience within a primary school

About the School

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Burgess Hill, with a strong focus on creating a positive environment where children feel supported, encouraged and able to succeed.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team and have the opportunity to learn from experienced teachers while developing your own skills and confidence.

Why Work With Engage Education?

• £92–£100 per day, paid weekly
• Full-time position starting after October half-term
• Excellent opportunity for graduates looking to enter education
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated local education consultant
• £50 Amazon voucher through our referral scheme
• Wellbeing support, retail discounts and travel offers
• Full support throughout registration and your placement

Apply Today

If you’re a graduate based in Burgess Hill or the surrounding area and want a rewarding opportunity to gain classroom experience, develop your skills and make a genuine difference to children, 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.

Take your first step into education and start after October half-term!