Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Didsbury

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in and around central and south Manchester. The Manchester South Secondary team partners with schools all around central and south Manchester including Altrincham, Old Trafford, Longsight, Denton and Stockport. The role of a graduate Teaching Assistant is suitable for recent university graduates (any degree) or individuals interested in starting a career in education or childcare.

This role would be based in one secondary school on a full-time basis.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Role Overview :

Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
Work with pupils in groups or one-to-one
Assist with learning activities, resources, and general classroom organisation
Contribute to maintaining behaviour standards and a good learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

A graduate with a degree in any subject
Relevant experience in education/childcare is preferred but not essential
Confident, good communicator with strong organisational skills
Professional attitude
Willingness to receive training and follow school policies
Eager to pursue a career in education or teaching
What the Role Offers:

Full-time work during school hours (term-time)
Training and guidance from experienced staff
Valuable experience for those considering teacher training or childcare careers
Opportunities for long-term or permanent school placements
Competitive hourly rate
If you are interested in gaining practical experience in a school setting and developing your skills in education as a graduate Teaching Assistant, please submit an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.

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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