Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working options

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Oldham schools, including mainstream and specialist settings. You will work with teachers and SEN teams to deliver targeted support and interventions, helping pupils engage and progress in learning.

The role suits graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience for careers in education, psychology or related fields, with opportunities across diverse school environments and safeguarding processes in place.

Qualifications

• A degree in a subject related to education or psychology or a social science.
• Interest in working with children or young people.
• Proactive and reliable approach to tasks.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and adapt activities as 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 and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

SEN interest

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Oldham

Aspire 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 In

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

Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is highly beneficial. This could include voluntary work, placements or part time roles completed alongside your studies.

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

These roles are designed to help graduates gain meaningful experience to support future career progression. They are particularly beneficial if you are looking to:

• Progress into Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Apply for a PGCE or teacher training programme
• Build a career in education, SEN or youth support
• Gain exposure to different school settings before specialising

Working across schools in Oldham and the surrounding areas allows you to build confidence, develop your practice and identify the environment that suits your long term goals.

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

If you are a graduate looking to gain valuable experience within education or SEN in Oldham and the surrounding areas, apply today. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss opportunities that suit your skills and career goals.

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.