Graduate Teaching Assistant

Secondary schools across Salford are offering excellent opportunities for Graduate Teaching Assistants who are looking to begin their careers in education. These roles are ideal for graduates considering future teacher training pathways and wanting to build meaningful classroom experience.

As part of the role, graduates must be open to taking on Cover Supervisor responsibilities, allowing them to gain valuable confidence managing classes, delivering pre‑planned work, and developing essential behaviour‑management skills.

About the Role:

• Support teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4
• Work with teachers to help deliver engaging lessons
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where required
• Take on Cover Supervisor duties to build classroom experience
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Contribute to the wider school community when needed

Why This Role Is Ideal for Aspiring Teachers:

• Excellent routes into school‑based teacher training
• Hands‑on experience supporting students and delivering learning
• Opportunities to develop behaviour‑management and classroom‑leadership skills
• Guidance from experienced teachers and supportive departments

Requirements:

• Degree in any subject
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to take on Cover Supervisor duties
• Passion for working with young people
• A proactive and professional approach

If you are a graduate keen to start a career in education and want to gain high‑quality experience in Salford secondary schools, please apply to find out more about these opportunities