Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location:

Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £450 – £500 per week

Contract:

Full-time, Term-time

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to support a range of schools across South and Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about education and eager to gain meaningful hands-on classroom experience.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students with diverse learning needs, working alongside teachers and SEN teams, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth support.

We welcome all degree backgrounds, and your specialist subject knowledge can be used to support curriculum areas such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, or creative subjects. This is the perfect stepping stone for graduates who want to make a real impact while developing valuable school‑based experience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Work closely with teachers and SEN departments to assist in classroom learning.
Deliver one‑to‑one or small‑group interventions to help pupils progress.
Contribute to a positive learning environment as a dependable Teaching Assistant.

What We’re Looking For

A degree in any subject – all degrees are welcome, and specialist knowledge is highly valued.
A passion for education and helping young people succeed.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, supportive attitude.
A desire to grow and develop as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Why Join Us?

Gain invaluable classroom experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant – ideal for future teachers or aspiring educational psychologists.
Work across a variety of schools, broadening your skills and exposure.
Be part of a supportive network that prioritises your development.
Build confidence, experience, and professional skills that will open doors in education.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in education, apply today. We’ll be in touch if you’re shortlisted for this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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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