Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities across Blackpool and the Fylde. This role offers invaluable experience in primary schools, working closely with teachers, supporting pupils, and gradually taking on more responsibilities to prepare for future teaching careers. Ideal for those looking to understand classroom dynamics and gain essential skills before pursuing a PGCE.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Opportunity to transition to a permanent position

Qualifications

• Must have a degree relevant to the position.
• Willingness to gain experience and take on responsibilities in a school environment.
• Must have an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to raise pupil attainment.
• Assist with planning and preparation of lessons alongside teachers.
• Offer SEN support and in-class support to enhance learning.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Patience

Empathy

Education

Degree in English, Maths, Education Studies, Childhood Studies, or Psychology

Job description

Graduates Required across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde!

- Have you recently completed a degree?

- Do you want to gain experience in a Primary School before considering a PGCE?

- Are you available for work moving into September?

Full Time Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities across Blackpool and the Fylde Primary Schools!

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with several Primary schools across the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants who wish to begin a teacher training programme in the future, but firstly want to gain additional experience.

We are currently recruiting graduates for several full-time roles in Primary Schools where the successful applicants will be given the opportunity to gain school-based experience and the tools necessary to become excellent future teachers. Over the course of the year, graduate teaching assistants will gradually take on more responsibilities at their respective school.

Working with a range of talented teachers, you will support students learning and get first-hand insight into what is required to be a confident and capable teacher.

• Full time Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities within our Future Teachers Programme
• Opportunities for English, Maths, Education studies, Childhood studies, Psychology graduates OR graduates with transferable skills aspiring to become teachers in the future
• Work in a Primary School for the full academic year from September 2025 with the opportunity for transition in June/July
• Earn £13.75 - £14.50 per hour, whilst gaining vital school-based experience

The Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities are full time in allocated schools across Blackpool and the Fylde where you will undertake a variety of tasks and activities that will give you a good understanding as to the role of a teacher. A significant proportion of these tasks and activities will also benefit your subject knowledge as you will focus on raising pupil attainment, supporting special needs pupils, covering classes, assisting with planning, preparing lessons and developing schemes of work.

Responsibilities within the graduate teaching assistant role include providing;

• One to one booster sessions/interventions where you will raise pupil attainment
• SEN support where you can work alongside pupils with Special Educational Needs
• In-class support to enhance pupils learning experience
• Assistance with planning and preparation of lessons alongside teachers to upskill you in this area
• HLTA role where you will experience covering lessons (PPA) and classroom management

Graduates wishing to be considered please send an updated CV via the link below or contact for any additional information.

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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