Graduate Academic Coach

Step Into Teaching Limited; St Helens; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited in St Helens is seeking graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant roles starting ASAP for the remainder of the academic year. This is a hands-on entry path into education, with mentoring and opportunities toward teacher training.

You will gain classroom experience, support SEND/SEMH needs and learn practical behaviour management and pupil engagement skills in a primary school setting.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above required.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day classroom activities from day one.
• Support pupils with learning and behavioural needs, including SEND/SEMH.
• Contribute to lesson delivery and pupil engagement under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Empathy

Motivation

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Are you a graduate looking for experience in a classroom to kick start your career in education?

Our primary school based near St Helens are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Academic supporting roles starting from ASAP for the remainder of the academic year!

If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession but want real classroom experience first, Step Into Teaching offers the perfect pathway into education.

Through our programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in one school to build your experience, skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in education- building relationships to open opportunities into teacher training and other educational career pathways!

The Role:

• Position: Graduate Academic Coach/ Teaching Assistant
• Location: St Helens
• School: Primary School
• Start Date: ASAP- End of July 2027
• Interview Period: ASAP
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time)
• Pay: £500–£530 per week

We’re Looking For Graduates Who:

• To hold a 2:2 degree or above
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Can confidently engage and motivate pupils
• Are proactive, positive, and reliable
• Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve
• Are committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)
• Work well within a team and communicate effectively

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands‑on classroom experience from day one
• Awareness and experiences in classrooms, supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social & Emotional Mental Health).
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and pupil engagement
• Exposure to a variety of learning needs and school environments

By the end of the academic year, you’ll be fully prepared to take the next step into teacher training or further education-based careers.