Graduate Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency seeks Creative Graduates to join their Graduate Programme. You will support students as a Learning Support Assistant and train to become a Cover Supervisor in Secondary Schools. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic graduates with a passion for creative subjects and a desire to inspire young people. This role offers valuable experience before entering teacher training or education careers.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates of pay

Full Safeguard Training

Ongoing CPD and professional development

24/7 access to personal consultant

Free creative lesson plans

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 2:2 or above.
• Interest in creative fields like Music, Drama, Sport, Art, or Psychology.
• Willingness to train as a Cover Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support learners one-to-one and in small groups.
• Promote creativity, inclusion, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with planning creative learning activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative subject background

Positive mindset

Flexibility

Education

2:2 or above in any discipline

Job description

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Are you a recent creative graduate looking to kickstart your career in education? We are seeking enthusiastic and imaginative individuals to join our Graduate Programme as Creative Graduates, with a pathway to train as a Cover Supervisor in Secondary Schools across Ashton Under-Lyne.

Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and beyond.

About the Role

As a Creative Graduate, you’ll begin by supporting students in a Learning Support Assistant capacity and progress with training into a Cover Supervisor role delivering lessons and supporting pupils when teachers are unavailable.

This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about creative subjects and wanting to build meaningful experience working with young people before entering teacher training or education careers.

Why Choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven, eco-friendly supply agency dedicated to making a difference in education. We aim to be the most rewarding agency to work with and for.

Benefits to You:

• Excellent daily rates of pay

• Full Safeguard Training in line with KCSIE

• Full training to become a Cover Supervisor

• Ongoing CPD and professional development

• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

• Free creative lesson plans and resources

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• Access to local Sunderland schools

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners one-to-one and in small groups

• Promote creativity, inclusion, and positive behaviour in class

• Assist with planning and delivering creative learning activities

• Step into a Cover Supervisor role once trained, delivering pre-set lessons

• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual learner needs

Who We’re Looking For:

• A graduate with a 2:2 or above in any discipline

• Interest or background in creative fields (e.g. Music, Drama, Sport, Art, Psychology)

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for inspiring young people

• A positive, flexible mindset and eagerness to learn

• Willingness to train as a Cover Supervisor

Work Location: In person, across secondary schools in Ashton Under-Lyne