Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A caring primary school in South Manchester seeks a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This role offers a nurturing environment to gain classroom experience before beginning teacher training. Ideal for enthusiastic graduates, the position focuses on supporting pupils' literacy, numeracy, and confidence-building.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong academic background.
• Experience with young learners is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school in lessons and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Assist with small group interventions and provide 1-2-1 support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Proactivity

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Manchester
Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a career in education? A caring and high-achieving one-form entry primary school in South Manchester is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils across the school. This is an excellent opportunity to gain classroom experience in a nurturing, supportive environment before starting teacher training.

*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 per day
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** One-form entry primary school – South Manchester
*** Classroom support, small group work & 1-2-1 interventions

The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support pupils in lessons and help deliver engaging learning activities. You will assist with small group interventions, provide 1-2-1 support where needed, and play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential. The focus will be on supporting literacy, numeracy, and confidence-building.

The Candidate
This position is ideal for a graduate with a strong academic background who is considering a career in primary teaching. You should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to supporting children's learning. Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach are essential. Experience with young learners is desirable but not essential.

The School
This Manchester primary school is known for its warm, inclusive environment, excellent pupil behaviour, and commitment to academic excellence. Staff benefit from strong leadership, well-established routines, and a collaborative team culture. Graduates joining the school are well supported and given meaningful opportunities to develop the skills needed for a future in teaching.

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