Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ringway; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students and teachers across several client secondary schools in South & East Manchester. You will play a vital role in assisting lessons, supporting reading, writing, speaking and listening, and helping pupils achieve learning objectives.

This role starts in November and runs full-time until July 2027, 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday. A degree in any subject is required; experience with secondary students is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject.
• Experience with secondary school students is beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS check required; full assistance provided.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide one-on-one support to students needing extra help.
• Conduct small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
• Mark student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Support reading, writing, speaking and listening development.
• Collaborate with teachers to create lesson resources.
• Promote a positive classroom learning environment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Degree in any subject

Description du poste

Graduate Teaching Assistant

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a number of our client secondary schools based in South & East Manchester. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the teaching and learning within the school, working closely with both students and teachers.

Our client schools are based in Old Trafford, Stockport and Tameside. All schools are close to public transport links and have onsite parking for staff using a vehicle.

This role will start in November, after the October half term, and run full‑time until the end of the academic year (July 2027). The working hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday.

We encourage graduates wanting to gain experience prior to starting a PGCE to apply. Depending on how a successful candidate gets on in school, they may be welcomed back to complete one of their placements within the school while doing teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting various departments in planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Providing one‑on‑one support to students who require additional help
• Conducting small group activities to reinforce learning objectives
• Marking and providing constructive feedback on student work
• Supporting students in developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
• Promoting a positive learning environment within the classroom
• Collaborating with teachers to create resources and materials for lessons

Requirements

• A degree in any subject
• Previous experience working with secondary school students is beneficial
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact on students' lives
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in the field of education. The successful candidate will have the chance to work alongside experienced teachers, develop their teaching skills, and contribute to the academic success of our students.

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
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training

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.

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