Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits recent graduates aspiring to enter the teaching profession. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a high-achieving primary school in South Manchester, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience while supporting children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Your role will involve assisting a skilled class teacher, running engaging small group activities, and delivering essential literacy and numeracy interventions. This supportive environment is ideal for honing your skills before embarking on teacher training. If you are creative, caring, and passionate about helping children succeed, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates considering a career in teaching are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with children is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support an experienced class teacher in running small group activities.
• Deliver literacy and numeracy interventions to students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Proactivity

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – High Achieving Primary School – South Manchester
Are you a recent graduate looking to pursue a career in teaching? This is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at an excellent primary school in South Manchester. The school has an outstanding reputation in the community for its good behaviour and strong academic track record.

*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Primary School South Manchester
*** Supporting children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be providing support for an experienceclass teacher, running small group activities in the lessons, delivering literacy and numeracy interventions, and supporting children with their reading. You will be contributing to the raising of attainment and helping children to prepare for their formal examinations.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate who is considering a career in teaching. The school is looking for a creative, caring and proactive graduate who is passionate about working with children. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Previous experience working with children, either in a school or informal setting, is beneficial but not required.

The School
This school provides perfect setting for a graduate to develop their skillset prior to their teacher training. Behaviour is excellent and staff are supportive, allowing you to focus on supporting the needs of the children that you are working with. The school has an excellent structure and a headteacher who is committed to providing every child with an outstanding education.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.