Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in education? Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience before starting teacher training?

We are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work in a range of secondary schools across Bolton, Salford, and Bury starting from September 2025. These roles are perfect for ambitious graduates who want to develop their skills, build confidence in the classroom, and make a real difference to young people’s education.

About the Role:

• Teaching Assistant (TA): Support teachers in the classroom, help students with their learning, and assist with lesson preparation.

• Cover Supervisor: Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher and manage student behaviour.

What We are Looking For:

• A recent graduate (any subject welcome)

• A passion for working with young people and making an impact

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliability, adaptability, and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Flexible full-time or part-time positions

• Fantastic experience for future teacher training applications

• Competitive pay rates

• Opportunities for professional development and training

Don’t miss this chance to take your first step into teaching! - apply now with your most up to date CV. 

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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