Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits recent graduates eager to kickstart their teaching careers! Join a friendly primary school in Manchester as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where you'll support children’s learning and development in a nurturing environment. This role allows you to work across various year groups, gaining invaluable experience and insight into the primary curriculum. With a strong focus on academic achievement and personal growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in young learners' lives. If you're enthusiastic and ready to contribute to a supportive school community, this is the chance for you!

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable graduate considering a teaching career.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in lessons and deliver small group activities.
• Provide targeted 1:1 support to pupils as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Building Relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary – Manchester
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a friendly primary school setting prior to starting your teacher training? This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming school community where behaviour is excellent, and staff are committed to nurturing every child’s potential.

*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2025 until July 2026
*** Ofsted “Good” Primary School, Manchester
*** Supporting teaching and learning across the school

The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support children with their learning and development. You will assist in lessons, deliver small group activities, and provide targeted 1:1 support to pupils where needed. This role offers the chance to work across different year groups, giving you a broad understanding of the primary curriculum in a positive and structured learning environment, and helping you to discover which KeyStage you are best suited to.

The Candidate
This position is ideal for a graduate who is considering a future career in teaching. You should be enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to make a difference in the lives of young learners. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff are essential. Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

The School
This primary school in Manchester is known for its welcoming ethos and excellent standards of behaviour. The school fosters a supportive environment where both pupils and staff thrive. With a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development, it offers a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain meaningful experience ahead of a teacher training programme.

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