Graduate TA

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Secondary School, Blackpool
Start Date: September
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (flexibility available)
Contract: Term Time Only

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in education? Do you have experience working with children or in a school environment? A secondary school in the Blackpool are is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team. Previous experience working with children or within a school setting is essential for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, offering hands-on classroom experience and the chance to make a real impact on students’ learning and wellbeing.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support classroom teaching, help manage student behaviour and provide targeted support to individuals or small groups. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and supporting students’ learning
• Providing one-to-one or small group support, particularly for students with additional needs
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Helping students achieve their learning and personal development goals
• Supporting behaviour management and classroom routines

Person Specification:

We are looking for graduates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or in a school environment
• Are confident, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting young people
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team
• Can build strong relationships with students and staff
• Follow safeguarding protocols and prioritise student safety

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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