Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to join partner primary schools across Greater Manchester, including Bolton and Bury. This flexible opportunity is ideal for recent graduates aiming to gain classroom experience before teacher training.

You will support pupils with classroom activities, work with individuals and small groups, and assist the class teacher throughout the day. A degree in education/childcare is preferred, with patience and reliability valued.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Confident communicating with pupils and staff.
• Reliable, committed and eager to gain practical education experience.
• Ideal candidate has a recent degree in education/childcare or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Help children develop confidence and independence.
• Support literacy and numeracy activities.
• Assist the class teacher throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Education

Education/Childcare degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Greater Manchester Primary Schools Flexible Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching, education or working with children?

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for Graduate Teaching Assistants to join our team and work across our partner primary schools throughout Greater Manchester, including a wide range of opportunities in Bolton and Bury.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training, or for anyone who wants to develop their experience working with children.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you could be:

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities
• Working with individuals and small groups
• Helping children develop their confidence and independence
• Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
• Assisting the class teacher throughout the school day
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Gaining valuable experience within a primary school environment

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with children
• Patient, enthusiastic and approachable
• Confident communicating with pupils and staff
• Reliable and committed
• Keen to gain practical education experience
• Considering a future career in teaching or education
• Ideally a recent degree within an education/childcare background or previous experience working with children

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Opportunities across Bolton, Bury and all Greater Manchester boroughs
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to The National College and extensive CPD
• Opportunities to gain experience across different schools
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Support throughout your placement

Whether you're planning to become a teacher, exploring a career in education, or simply want to gain meaningful experience working with children, this could be the perfect opportunity.