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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 92.95 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Old Trafford

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in and around central and south Manchester from the beginning of the next academic year (September 2026). The Manchester South Secondary team partners with schools in Tameside, central Manchester, South Manchester and Stockport. These specific graduate roles are for schools based in Old Trafford and south Manchester. 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.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Role Overview:

Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
Work with pupils in groups or provide 1-1 support
Assist with learning activities, resources, and general classroom organisation
Contribute to maintaining behaviour standards and a good learning environment
September 2026 start: applicants must be able to interview/trial at a school in June or July
Location: Secondary schools based in Old Trafford and South Manchester

Pay: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, term-time only, starting September 2026

What We’re Looking For:

A graduate with a degree in any subject (or close to completing their degree)
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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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