Graduate Teaching Assistant; GTA

SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Rochdale
Pay: £107.71 – £111.85 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate and September Starts Available

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or another education-based profession?

At Milk Education
, we’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated graduates to join our team as SEND Graduate Teaching Assistants
, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in welcoming primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Rochdale
.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing valuable skills and experience in an inclusive educational environment.

As a SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SEND professionals to deliver tailored learning and intervention sessions.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils develop confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning needs and encourage engagement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.

• Hold a degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Sociology, Sports Science, Health & Social Care, or another relevant subject.
• Have experience working or volunteering with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
• Are patient, resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young people.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, or SEND.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Free CPD training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your specialist Milk Education consultant.
• Wellbeing support and exclusive employee benefits.
• A chance to gain invaluable classroom experience in a rewarding role.

At Milk Education, we believe in creating opportunities that help educators grow while making a positive impact on young people’s lives. We work closely with schools throughout Rochdale and the surrounding areas, matching passionate graduates with rewarding roles where they can develop their skills and build a successful career in education.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience before teacher training or simply want to make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children with SEND.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

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