Full job description1. Graduate Teaching Assistant (Secondary Schools)Location: Tameside, Gorton & Denton
Start Date: September
Job Type: Full-time / Term-time only
Pay: £93 – £115 per day
About the RoleWe are recruiting enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary school students across a variety of subjects. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and want to build experience before teacher training or a career in schools.
You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support learning, engagement, and positive behaviour in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities Support students in class (1:1, small groups, and whole class support)
Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning environments
Provide targeted intervention support for students who need extra help
Support pupils with additional learning needs (SEN where required)
Encourage confidence, motivation, and participation
What We’re Looking For Degree-level qualification (any subject)
Essential: Experience working with children or young people (youth work, sports coaching, support work, mentoring, etc.)
Strong behaviour management skills
Calm, confident, and resilient personality
Passion for education and helping young people succeed
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Why Join? Excellent pathway into teacher training (PGCE / Schools Direct)
Supportive and welcoming secondary schools
Valuable hands-on classroom experience
Opportunities across multiple schools locally
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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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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