Teaching Assistant

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 - STARTING November2026

A Good rated school in North Manchester is seeking a graduate, preferably in the core subjects (English, Maths or Science), to support learners with SEND and those who are struggling to reach their potential, across the curriculum.

This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. You will provide in-class academic support, 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom, as well as some behaviour support. This is a full-time role and will run until July 2027.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set.

You will be responsible for supporting young learners in a variety of secondary subjects, including Maths, English, Science, Humanities and PE. This role, due to the nature of the students, lends itself to graduates considering teacher training in a secondary setting as you will obtain a sound understanding of the full curriculum.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Manchester

Position Graduate Teaching Assistant

Type of work Long term non-teaching cover

Start date November 2026

Duration / Likely Duration July 2027

End date (if applicable) July 2027

Contract type - Temporary

Full time/part time Full

Minimum rate of pay - GBP100/day

Hours 8:15am to 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.

Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable, but not essential.

Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity is desirable, but not essential.
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete Prospero's online Safeguarding Training.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancashire Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English