Graduate Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time and part-time roles

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants for secondary schools in Hulme. Roles are available on a full-time or part-time basis with a daily rate up to £115.

This opportunity suits graduates considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, youth work or supporting young people in a welcoming school environment. You will gain valuable classroom experience and develop transferable skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recent university degree required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and positive attitude.
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience with children or young people beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 on a one-to-one, small-group and classroom basis.
• Work alongside class teachers to support learning, engagement and progress.
• Aid catch-up and intervention sessions, particularly in Maths, English or Science.
• Support students with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Help manage behaviour and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage confidence and independence.
• Provide general classroom and pastoral support where required.

Skills

Recent university degree

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Confident with secondary pupils

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Hulme
Up to £115 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for Graduate Teaching Assistants in Hulme to support welcoming secondary schools on a full-time or part-time basis. This Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Hulme is ideal for recent graduates considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, youth work or supporting young people.

You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Hulme, where student wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships are valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain meaningful classroom experience, develop transferable skills and become a familiar face within a school community.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 on a one-to-one, small-group and classroom basis

• Working alongside class teachers to support learning, engagement and progress

• Helping deliver catch-up and intervention sessions, particularly within Maths, English or Science

• Supporting students with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs

• Helping to manage behaviour and maintain a positive classroom environment

• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging their confidence and independence

• Providing general classroom and pastoral support where required

Requirements or Skills

• A recent university degree - all degree subjects considered

• Based in or able to commute to Hulme

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A proactive, adaptable and positive attitude

• Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils

• Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential

• A willingness to complete relevant CPD and training

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates up to £115 per day

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards

• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths

• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour, with further training through Milk Academy

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and school guides

• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Hulme is a great opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience while exploring a future career in education. It's particularly suited to graduates looking to build classroom experience before progres