Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Career in Education | BL5 Secondary School

Location: BL5 area (Westhoughton)
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £85–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunities available

Looking to break into education and build classroom experience before teacher training? This is your chance to work hands-on in a thriving BL5 secondary school that offers genuine career progression.

We’re working with a welcoming and ambitious school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, who are on the lookout for a driven Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. Whether you’re a recent graduate or exploring a new path into teaching, this role offers the perfect foundation — with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Your role will include:

• Supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups — no two days are the same!

• Working closely with class teachers to help deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.

• Offering 1:1 or small group interventions to boost confidence and progress.

• Helping with classroom organisation, behaviour management and learning resources.

• Being a positive role model who brings energy, patience, and a strong work ethic.

We're looking for:

• A graduate (any subject) with a genuine interest in working with young people.

• Someone who communicates clearly and builds rapport with students and staff.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.

• Experience in a school, tutoring, mentoring or youth setting is a bonus – but not essential.

• A long-term mindset – someone open to taking a permanent route into education.

What the school offers:

• Strong, supportive leadership and mentoring for new staff.

• A pathway to permanent roles and teacher training opportunities.

• A vibrant, community-focused environment where your work matters.

• Accessible location with great transport links across the BL5 area.

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.
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