Graduate Teaching Assistant — November Start in Manchester

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is offering school-based opportunities for graduates in Manchester and surrounding areas, starting in November. You’ll work full-time in a school, earning £23,000–£27,000 per year, and gain hands-on experience to inform future teacher training.

Roles include Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor, with no prior teaching experience required. You’ll learn from experienced staff and develop skills in classroom support and pupil engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate with enthusiasm and willingness to work with young people.
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Responsibilities

• Support lessons and classroom activities under supervision.
• Assist with classroom and behaviour management.
• Build relationships with pupils and work alongside teachers.
• Gain exposure to different age groups and abilities.
• Complete safeguarding checks and training as required.

Job description

Graduated and wondering what to do next?

If teaching is something you’ve considered but you’re not quite ready to jump straight into a PGCE or teacher training, why not spend some time in a school first?

We’re recruiting graduates for school-based opportunities across Manchester and the surrounding areas, with positions starting in November.

This is your chance to get genuine experience working with pupils, learn from teachers and see first-hand whether a career in education is right for you.

You’ll work in a school on a full-time basis, earning £23,000–£27,000 per year while developing the skills and experience needed for your future career.

Depending on the school, you could be working as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor or classroom support, giving you plenty of opportunity to work directly with pupils and become part of school life.

You’ll be supported throughout your placement and will learn from experienced teachers and school staff.

By the end of your placement, you could have developed a much clearer understanding of what it takes to be a teacher, as well as valuable experience to take into your future teacher training.

You’ll gain exposure to areas such as:

• Classroom and behaviour management
• Supporting different learning needs
• Building relationships with pupils
• Working alongside teachers
• Supporting lessons and classroom activities
• Understanding how schools operate
• Developing your communication and confidence
• Getting involved in the wider school community

You’ll also have the chance to work with pupils across different age groups and abilities, helping you understand the different challenges and rewards that come with working in education.

You don’t need to have worked in a school before.

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic, dependable and keen to work with young people. Maybe you’ve coached a sports team, tutored someone, volunteered with children, worked in a youth setting or simply know that education is the career you want to explore.

If you’re willing to learn, we can help you develop the rest.

The programme is designed to give you a strong starting point for a future career in teaching.

Once you’ve gained experience and feel ready to take the next step, you can progress towards formal teacher training, including salaried training routes or a PGCE.

So rather than going straight from university into teacher training, you can spend time in a real school, understand the profession and build your experience first.

• Location: Manchester & surrounding areas
• Start: November
• Salary: £23,000–£27,000
• Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Roles: Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor
• Previous teaching experience: Not essential
• Ideal for: Graduates considering a career in teaching

Ready to find out more?

Send us your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunities available and what the next steps look like.

Your degree could be the start of something much bigger.

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.
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