Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools
Bolton | Full-time & Part-time | Immediate Start
Teaching Personnel are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a number of secondary schools in Bolton, with opportunities also available in Bury, Salford, and Wigan.
This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work, who are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a secondary school setting.
The role:
- Supporting students aged 11–16 in lessons
- Working alongside class teachers to support learning and behaviour
- Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention
- Delivering pre-set cover work when required
What we’re looking for:
- A degree in any subject (essential)
- An interest in education or working with young people
- Experience with young people is desirable but not essential
- Confident, reliable, and proactive approach
What’s on offer:
- £90–£110 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Experience in a range of supportive secondary schools
- Ideal preparation for PGCE / teacher training applications
- Access to CPD and training through Teaching Personnel
To apply, call the branch on 01942 355 059 or submit your CV to be contacted by a consultant.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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