Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

The Graduate Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary academy in Central Manchester is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the academic year 25/26. This role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in their learning journey. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and strong communication skills, helping to inspire young learners.

Benefits

Access to training materials

Strong support from leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and deliver booster sessions.
• Assist students who have fallen behind with 1-2-1 interventions.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Passion for education

Ability to inspire

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Manchester

Are you a recent graduate looking for an opportunity to gain valuable classroom-based experience before applying for your teacher training? Are you passionate about helping young people access and enjoy education? This excellent secondary academy near Central Manchester is looking to add a Graduate Teaching Assistant to the team for the academic year 25/26 to support students in lessons, deliver booster sessions, and inspire a love for learning.

• Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Salary: £90 - £100 Per day
• Duration: September 2025 until July 2026
• Location: Secondary Academy, Central Manchester
• Responsibilities: Providing classroom support, booster sessions, and 1-2-1 interventions

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to work in a welcoming secondary school and gain practical classroom-based experience supporting students. You will assist in lessons, deliver booster sessions, and support students who have fallen behind. This role offers an excellent platform to gain classroom experience and receive strong support throughout.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate considering a career in teaching. A strong academic background, a passion for education, and the ability to inspire others are essential. Clear communication skills are vital, as you will work with students of varying abilities. Experience working with young people in voluntary or professional capacities is desirable but not essential.

The School

The school is a high-achieving secondary academy with excellent facilities and a strong leadership team. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will receive outstanding support and access to a wide range of resources and training materials. This school provides an excellent environment to develop the skills necessary for teacher training.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.