Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to provide support in secondary schools across Salford, Bolton, and Bury. These roles are ideal for recent graduates aspiring to begin a career in education, offering valuable classroom experience, competitive daily pay rates, and the chance to make a positive impact on student learning.

Benefits

Support from experienced education consultants

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in core subjects or education-related fields.
• Confident and adaptable individuals committed to engaging with students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Supervising lessons and managing behavior in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Engagement

Education

Recent graduate in core subjects or education-related fields

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors Wanted

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education? Do you want to gain paid experience in a secondary school setting before starting teacher training?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Graduate Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors for secondary schools across Salford, Bolton, and Bury. These roles are ideal for aspiring teachers looking to build classroom experience, develop confidence in school environments, and make a real impact on learning.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping with classroom activities, behaviour management, and providing additional support for pupils with SEND.

• Cover Supervisor: Supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher, managing behaviour, delivering pre-set work, and ensuring a positive learning environment

• Recent graduates with a strong academic background (particularly in core subjects or education-related fields)

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, tutoring, coaching, or youth work) is highly desirable

• Confident, adaptable, and professional individuals who can engage and motivate students

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education

• A current enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one

• Ability to provide recent and relevant references

• Full-time roles starting ASAP or from September 2025

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities

• Support and guidance from experienced education consultants

• Valuable school-based experience for future teacher training applications

Whether you’re looking to start right away or secure a full-time role from September, we have a range of opportunities to support your path into teaching.

Apply today to take the first step towards your education career!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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