Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about working with young people? Are you considering a future career in education?

We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our team at a client secondary school based in Old Trafford, starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will be working closely with teachers to support students with their learning and development.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain experience in a school setting, particularly if you're interested in progressing into teaching, SEND support, pastoral care, or educational psychology.

Responsibilities:

Some of the key responsibilities of the Graduate Teaching Assistant will include:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons across a range of subjects.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups, particularly those who need additional support.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and displays.
• Help monitor student progress and behaviour, maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Receive ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A graduate with a relevant degree.
• Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about helping young people achieve their best.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and organised with a proactive attitude.
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges with a positive mindset.

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Structured training and development throughout the academic year
• Personal consultant support
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or permanent TA roles
• Access to staff wellbeing programmes and facilities

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV and a short personal statement outlining why you’re interested in this role and what you hope to gain from it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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