Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Placements across school settings

Flexible hours (FT/PT/Supply)

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants in Rochdale to support schools across the area, including mainstream and SEN provisions. This role offers hands-on experience with children and young people with a range of needs, complementing studies and supporting progression into education, psychology and related fields.

You will work with pupils in various settings, including SEN schools, supporting with 1:1 or small group interventions, behaviour and emotional support, and

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• Interest in working with children or young people.
• A proactive and reliable approach.
• Complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within lessons, adapting tasks to suit individual needs.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils requiring additional guidance.
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• Use communication strategies and structured approaches where appropriate.
• Support pupils across a range of settings, including SEN schools and APs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interest in SEN/child development

Calm and adaptable

Behaviour management techniques

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Rochdale

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Rochdale and surrounding areas, including mainstream schools, specialist SEN provisions, pupil referral units and alternative provisions. These roles are ideal for graduates who are looking to build hands on experience supporting children and young people with a range of needs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical, classroom based experience that complements academic study and supports progression into a range of careers within education, psychology and related fields.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across different settings, working alongside experienced teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams. Roles may include classroom support, targeted 1:1 intervention, small group work and behaviour or emotional support. You will work with pupils who present with additional needs such as autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), SEMH or those requiring additional support to remain engaged with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils within lessons, adapting tasks to suit individual needs
• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils requiring additional guidance
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Use communication strategies and structured approaches where appropriate
• Support pupils across a range of settings, including SEN schools and APs
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Interested Subject Areas

• Psychology
• Counselling or Psychotherapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Education Studies
• Childhood or Youth Studies
• Related social science disciplines

Your Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in SEN, behaviour support or child development
• Calm and adaptable approach to supporting pupils
• Awareness of behaviour management or de‑escalation techniques
• A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment

Career Development Opportunities

• Pursue educational psychology or clinical psychology pathways
• Apply for a PGCE or teacher training programme
• Develop a long‑term career in education, youth work or SEN
• Gain experience across different school settings before specialising

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject area
• Interest in working with children or young people
• A proactive and reliable approach
• Complete safeguarding and pre‑employment checks

On Offer to You

• Extremely competitive rates of pay
• Placements across a range of school settings
• Flexibility with full‑time, part‑time or supply work
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced consultants
• Opportunities to progress into long‑term or permanent education roles

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.