Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bury and the surrounding areas. This role offers hands-on experience with children and young people with a range of needs, developing classroom skills and underpinning careers in education, psychology and related fields.

You will work with experienced teachers and SEN staff across mainstream and specialist settings, with responsibilities including 1:1 intervention, small group work and behaviour support.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject area
• Interest in working with children or young people
• A proactive and reliable approach
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre employment checks

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, adapting activities to suit individual needs
• Provide 1:1 or small group intervention where required
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Use communication strategies and structured approaches
• Support pupils across mainstream and specialist settings
• Work as part of a team with teachers and support staff
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

SEN/behaviour support

Child development

Behaviour management awareness

Willingness to learn in school

Education

Psychology

Counselling or Psychotherapy

Speech and Language Therapy

Education Studies

Childhood or Youth Studies

Other related social science subjects

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Bury

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bury and the surrounding areas, including mainstream schools, specialist SEN provisions, Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions. These roles are ideal for graduates looking to gain practical, hands on experience working with children and young people with a range of additional needs. This is a valuable opportunity to develop classroom skills, complement your academic studies and build a strong foundation for careers in education, psychology and related fields.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to support pupils across a variety of settings. Your role may involve general classroom support, targeted 1:1 intervention, small group work and assisting with behaviour or emotional needs. You will support pupils who may present with additional needs such as autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), SEMH or those requiring additional help to stay engaged with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, adapting activities to suit individual needs
• Provide 1:1 or small group intervention where required
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Use communication strategies and structured approaches
• Support pupils across mainstream and specialist settings
• Work as part of a team with teachers and support staff
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We Are Looking For Graduates In

• Psychology
• Counselling or Psychotherapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Education Studies
• Childhood or Youth Studies
• Other related social science subjects

Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is highly beneficial. This could include placements, voluntary work or part time roles completed alongside your studies.

Your Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in SEN, behaviour support or child development
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Awareness of behaviour management or de escalation strategies
• A willingness to learn and develop in a school setting

These roles are designed to provide meaningful experience and support future career progression. They are particularly beneficial if you are looking to:

• Progress into Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Apply for a PGCE or teacher training course
• Build a career in education, SEN or youth support
• Gain experience across different school environments before specialising

Working across a range of schools in Bury will help you develop confidence, refine your skills and identify the right pathway for your long term goals.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject area
• Interest in working with children or young people
• A proactive and reliable approach
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre employment checks

What We Offer You

• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities across a range of school settings in Bury
• Flexible working options including full time, part time and supply
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Pathways into long term and permanent roles

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.