Graduate Teaching Assistant — Secondary Education

AMA Admin; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are working with a welcoming secondary school in Bolton to recruit a proactive Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, supporting pupils and teachers across the curriculum while preparing for teacher training or related careers.

Ideal for recent graduates from Psychology, Education Studies, English, Maths, Science or SEN with a genuine interest in pupil development, strong communication and a patient, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree from a UK-recognised university.
• Interest in young people's learning, development and wellbeing.
• No prior experience required; helpful if you have tutoring or youth work.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lessons and learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group pupil support.
• Help develop literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills.
• Create an inclusive and positive classroom environment.
• Support safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education Studies

Degree in Sociology

Job description

Milk Education are working with a welcoming secondary school in Bolton to recruit a proactive Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, supporting pupils and teachers across the curriculum while preparing for teacher training or related careers.

Ideal for recent graduates from Psychology, Education Studies, English, Maths, Science or SEN with a genuine interest in pupil development, strong communication and a patient, adaptable approach.