Graduate Teaching Assistant in Manchester

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students in a Manchester-based school. This role offers a unique opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience while working closely with students, particularly those with special educational needs. You will be responsible for providing 1:1 support, mentoring, and academic intervention in core subjects like English, Maths, and Science. Join a welcoming team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. This temporary position may lead to permanent opportunities in the future.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive staff environment

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or early years is essential.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1:1 basis who is new to the school.
• Provide academic intervention in core subjects.
• Mentor the pupil and help them adapt to the new environment.

Skills

Nurturing

Building positive relationships

Academic intervention

Education

Degree in relevant field (psychology, early years, etc.)

Job description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant in Manchester, Stretford

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a graduate looking to work in an educational setting? Becoming a teaching assistant may be the perfect role for you.

Teaching Personnel can provide a unique opportunity to graduates to gain paid experience within a school which will help an application for a teaching qualification.

A Manchester based school is looking to recruit a graduate teaching assistant to support on a 1 to 1 basis in the classroom. The school itself is comprised of 2 forms, with a diverse range of students. This role in particular would be to support an SEN child, providing a positive influence and someone the child can build trust with.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A degree in a relevant field (psychology, early years etc.)
• Nurturing and able to build positive relationships

The school itself is rated “outstanding” by OFSTED framework and comprises of three forms. The staff are incredibly welcoming and supportive, ensuring you will feel settled quickly in the school. The schools team are comprised of experience and junior employees, providing an atmosphere based on knowledge and creativity.

This role will include:

• Supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis who is new to the school
• Provide academic intervention on the core subjects including English, Maths and Science
• Mentor the pupil
• Deescalate challenging situations
• Provide positive encouragement for the pupil
• Help them to adapt to the new school environment

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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