Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistants - Hertfordshire **

** Regular supply work and Long-term opportunities **

** £90 - £100 per day **

* No prior experience required *

* FREE Registration, TA school and Safeguarding Training available to all applicants *

Are you a graduate who is interested in education and considering taking on teacher training in the future? Would you be keen to get paid, in-class experience where you can learn from excellent teachers in a range of primary school settings?

Tradewind is currently seeking graduates across Hertfordshire who will be available this term for supply and trial days with a view to start a year-long paid role in September.

Herts Primary Schools in St Albans, Borehamwood/ Radlett, Watford, Stevenage, Hemel, Hitchin and Potters Bar
Immediate/ September 2026 start
£92.56 per day (average pay rate)
Open to all graduates (preferably with a 2:2 or above)
Some schools can offer teacher training on successful completion of T.A year

Every year, Tradewind work with hundreds of graduates to get their first experience and opportunity of working in a class-based position across Hertfordshire and the Home Counties. These roles are based at a variety of primary schools and offer an excellent introduction into the world of education and teaching! No experience is necessary, just a strong academic background, confident and vibrant personality plus a hard-working ethos.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you can expect to receive the following:

Tradewind TA School, Safeguarding (KCSIE) training and Unlimited, Free Access to professional development via the National College.
A fantastic class-based experience in a busy Primary School.
A paid long-term role or supply work if preferred at £90-100 per day
A huge opportunity to gain experience from first class teachers daily.
A possible opportunity to go on to do teacher training via a school-based teacher training programme or the support of a head teacher's recommendation if applying for a PGCE.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant role requires:

A passion for education and a desire to work in a class-based role supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds to make sustained progression.
A strong degree, solid A-Level and GCSE grades
A confident personality and the ability to engage pupils from all backgrounds

This is an exceptional opportunity for graduates who are considering teaching as a future career!

Please email your CV to for more information or call (phone number removed) for more information