Graduates Seeking School Experience

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Graduate School Support Assistant to work across Liverpool's secondary schools. You will support pupils in the classroom, help them engage with learning and work alongside teachers to monitor progress.

Recent graduates or current university students with strong communication and a patient, approachable attitude are encouraged to apply. This role offers practical experience in education and ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or university students.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, patient and approachable attitude.
• Reliable, professional and proactive individuals.
• Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and helping them engage with their learning.
• Working alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils' progress.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Building positive relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting classroom activities, behaviour management and daily school routines.
• Gaining valuable practical experience within a professional education setting.

Skills

Recent graduates / students

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic / approachable

Reliable / proactive

Education

Recent graduates or university students

Job description

Graduate School Support Assistant

Location: Liverpool

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting enthusiastic graduates who are interested in gaining hands-on experience within secondary schools across Liverpool.

Whether you are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, counselling, social care or another child-focused profession, working as a Graduate School Support Assistant is an excellent way to gain meaningful experience while making a real difference to young people.

The Role

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and helping them engage with their learning.
• Working alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils' progress.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Building positive relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting classroom activities, behaviour management and daily school routines.
• Gaining valuable practical experience within a professional education setting.

Who We're Looking For

• Recent graduates or university students.
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An enthusiastic, patient and approachable attitude.
• Reliable, professional and proactive individuals.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on experience working with children and young people.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour management and pastoral support.
• Strengthen your CV and enhance future career prospects.
• Explore whether a career in education or another child-focused profession is right for you.
• Access opportunities across a range of secondary schools and educational settings in Liverpool.
• Receive ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks