Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking motivated graduates to fill full-time Teaching Assistant roles across Liverpool, starting in September 2025. Candidates will support students with diverse learning needs and developmental challenges, with the potential for permanent placement. This role provides a strong introduction to teaching and related fields, backed by professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

A dedicated consultant to guide you

Temp-to-perm pathway for high achievers

Qualifications

• Passion for education and supporting children.
• Interest in working with children who have additional needs.
• Previous experience in schools or care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assisting pupils with learning needs, including SEND and SEMH.
• Creating an inclusive and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Recent graduate (any discipline considered)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start
Location: Liverpool and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (dependent on experience and placement)

Are you a recent graduate with a strong interest in education? Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs or those requiring academic assistance?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated graduates to take on full-time Teaching Assistant roles in mainstream and specialist schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Starting in September 2025, these positions offer the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.

The Role:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Assisting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning plans
• Creating an inclusive, positive and safe classroom environment
• Contributing to the overall progress and well-being of pupils

The Ideal Candidate:

• A recent graduate (any discipline considered) with a genuine passion for education
• Strong interest in working with children who have additional needs or require academic intervention
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient with a proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in schools, youth work or care settings is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer:

• A supportive introduction to working in education
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement
• Temp-to-perm pathway for those who excel in the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, social work, or SEND support.

Apply today to take the first step towards a rewarding role in education, or contact Teaching Personnel to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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