Primary Teaching Assistant | Braintree Primary School Start: September 2026
Step into the classroom and start shaping young minds from day one.
This Primary Teaching Assistant role in a warm, community-focused Braintree primary school offers the perfect springboard into Teacher Training, Educational Psychology or wider child-development careers. Youll gain hands-on classroom experience, expert mentoring and the confidence you need before stepping into a PGCE, Schools Direct or Psychology-related pathway.
Youll work closely with experienced class teachers and SEN specialists, supporting learning, leading small-group interventions and developing the practical skills universities and training providers love to see. If youre serious about a career working with children, this is the most valuable year you can invest in.
Why this Primary Teaching Assistant role stands out

• A high-impact, pre-PGCE role ideal for Psychology graduates