Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Salford to support young learners across secondary subjects, particularly those with SEND needs. The successful candidate will work full-time from January until July 2026, providing in-class support and 1:1 mentoring. A recent graduate with a 2:2 degree or higher is preferred, and experience with young people is essential. This position offers a structured environment and the opportunity to gain insights into the teaching profession.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.
• Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity is essential.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in a variety of secondary subjects.
• Provide in-class academic support and 1:1 intervention.
• Assist students with SEND and those struggling with the curriculum.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Safeguarding training

Education

2:2 degree or higher

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 - STARTING JANUARY 2026

A good rated school in Salford is seeking a graduate, preferably in the core subjects (English, Maths or Science), to support learners with SEND and those who are struggling to reach their potential across the curriculum.

This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. You will provide in‑class academic support, 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom, as well as some behaviour support. This is a full‑time role and will run until July 2026.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff. A calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set.

You will be responsible for supporting young learners in a variety of secondary subjects, including Maths, English, Science and Humanities. This role, due to the nature of the students, lends itself to graduates considering teacher training in a secondary setting as you will obtain a sound understanding of the full curriculum.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Salford
• Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term non‑teaching cover
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration / Likely duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: £95/day
• Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.
• Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity is essential.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete Prospero's online safeguarding training.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child‑related references.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.