Education Graduate

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is actively seeking Education Studies graduates for Teaching Assistant roles in the Bolton area and surrounding locations. Opportunities include 1:1 support, general classroom assistance, SEND support, and SEMH/behaviour support in mainstream and SEN settings.

Most roles are full-time with hours around 8:30am–3:30pm; part-time morning slots (08:30–12:30) are also available. This is an excellent stepping stone for those aiming to become teachers or gain classroom

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Education Studies or a related subject.
• Previous experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Motivated graduates who are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 Teaching Assistant roles providing tailored support to individual pupils.
• General Classroom Support assisting learning and pupil development.
• SEND Support working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• SEMH & Behaviour Support helping pupils engage positively with learning.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Education

Degree in Education Studies or related subject

Job description

Education Studies Graduates - Teaching Assistant Opportunities for Bolton & Surrounding Areas | Tradewind Recruitment

Graduated in Education Studies and looking to kick-start your career in education? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of welcoming primary schools and trusts across Bolton and the surrounding areas, offering fantastic opportunities for education-based graduates to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the classroom.

We consider a variety of roles for teaching assistants that support children in mainstream schools and special educational needs settings. Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, looking to build your experience working with children, or passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs, we have opportunities to suit you.

Areas we cover include: Blackrod, Horwich, Egerton, Westhoughton, Farnworth, Little Lever, Kearsley and the wider Bolton area. We also cover other neighbourhood boroughs of Bury and Salford.

What opportunities are available?

• 1:1 Teaching Assistant roles - providing tailored support to individual pupils.
• General Classroom Support - working alongside teachers to support learning and pupil development.
• SEND Support - working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including within specialist SEN provisions.
• SEMH & Behaviour Support - supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and helping them to engage positively with learning.

Most positions are full-time, Monday to Friday, approximately 8:30am to 3:30pm, making them ideal for graduates looking to gain consistent, practical experience in an educational setting. Part-time roles are also available, including mornings only (08:30-12:30).

Why apply?

These opportunities are ideal for graduates with degrees in Education Studies, Childhood Studies, Psychology or other education-related subjects.

• Previous experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• We are keen to speak to motivated graduates who are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives.

Looking to become a teacher? These roles could be the perfect stepping stone.

Working as a Teaching Assistant allows you to:

• Gain valuable classroom experience to strengthen future PGCE applications.
• Develop practical behaviour management and teaching support skills.
• Build relationships with experienced teachers and school leadership teams.
• Explore different educational settings and discover where your interests lie.
• Access potential progression opportunities, with many of the trusts we work with offering their own SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) programmes, providing a potential route into teacher training and career progression.

Who are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level in Education Studies or a related subject (Must be a UK undergraduate degree).
• Passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Confident, proactive and enthusiastic about working in primary schools.
• Interested in gaining experience in mainstream education, SEND or SEMH settings.
• Ideally experienced in working with children, although a genuine passion for education is essential.

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