Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm)
Pay: £85–£100 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a recent graduate looking to build experience in education? Do you have a passion for working with young people and the ambition to become a teacher in the future?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with an Ofsted ‘Good’ graded secondary school in Warrington, to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the new academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and take the first step toward a career in teaching.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• Future teacher pathways: Successful graduates may be offered a route into a school-based teacher training programme.
• Varied school experience: Gain exposure to multiple areas of school life, including intervention support, cover supervision, and 1:1 or small group TA work.
• Positive learning environment: The school has a strong reputation for behaviour, leadership, and pupil progress.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recent or soon-to-be graduate (any discipline considered)
• Have experience working with young people aged 11–16 (e.g. mentoring, coaching, tutoring, youth work)
• Be enthusiastic, reliable, and confident in building relationships with pupils and staff
• Be committed to full-time hours during term time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• Be open to a mix of responsibilities including general classroom support, small group interventions, and occasional cover supervision

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in class and during interventions
• Helping students access the curriculum and stay engaged in lessons
• Leading 1:1 and small group academic or pastoral sessions
• Covering lessons with pre-set work, when required
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing

This is a temporary role initially, with the potential to transition into a permanent post or a salaried teacher training opportunity for the right candidate.

If you're ready to take your first step into education and make a real impact, apply now with your CV or send it directly to zack.matthews@teachingpersonnel.com.

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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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