Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Supportive education consultants

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Oldham and surrounding areas. These roles are ideal for graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience working with children with a range of additional needs.

You will support pupils across mainstream and specialist settings, collaborating with experienced teachers and support staff. We offer flexible working options across full-time, part-time and supply roles, with ongoing support from education

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons, adapting activities where needed.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional needs.
• Work across mainstream and SEN settings.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Help maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

SEN interest

Behaviour management

Calm demeanor

Growth mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - OldhamAspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Oldham and nearby areas, including mainstream schools, specialist SEN provisions, Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions. These roles are ideal for graduates who want to gain valuable, hands on experience working with children and young people with a range of additional needs. This is a strong opportunity to develop practical classroom skills, support your academic background and build experience for future careers in education, psychology and related sectors. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across a variety of school settings, working alongside experienced teachers, SEN teams and pastoral staff.

Responsibilities may include general classroom support, targeted 1:1 intervention, small group work and assisting with behavioural or emotional needs. You will work with pupils who may present with additional needs such as autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), SEMH or those requiring extra support to stay engaged in learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons, adapting activities where needed
• Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Use structured strategies and communication approaches
• Work across mainstream and specialist school environments
• Collaborate effectively with teaching and support staff
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment

We Are Looking For Graduates

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

Your Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in SEN, behaviour or child development
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Awareness of behaviour management or de escalation techniques
• A willingness to learn and grow within a school environment

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

• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities across a range of schools in Oldham and surrounding areas
• Flexible working options including full time, part time and supply
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Opportunities to secure long term or 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.