Are you a graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education?
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting graduates to work in secondary schools across St Helens from September 2026. We work with a number of partner schools who regularly require enthusiastic graduates to support teaching and learning as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors.
Whether you're considering a career in teaching, planning to complete a PGCE, or simply looking to gain valuable classroom experience, these opportunities provide an excellent route into secondary education.
We have a variety of long-term, short-term and daily supply opportunities available throughout the academic year.
Graduate roles available include:
Teaching Assistant
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Cover Supervisor
Classroom Supervisor
Learning Support Assistant
Behaviour Support
Intervention SupportAs a Teaching Assistant, you'll support students in lessons, work with small groups and help create a positive learning environment.
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
We are looking for graduates who:
Hold a degree in any subject
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Are confident, adaptable and enthusiastic
Enjoy working with young people
Are considering a career in teaching or education
Have experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)What Tradewind Recruitment offers:
Competitive daily pay starting from £100 per day
Long-term and daily supply opportunities
Flexible work to fit around your availability
Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training
Free CPD through The National College
Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education ConsultantThese opportunities are ideal for graduates in subjects such as:
English
Maths
Science
Psychology
Criminology
History
Geography
Sport & Exercise Science
Physical Education
Business
Computing
Drama
Music
Art
Modern Foreign LanguagesIf you're looking for a Graduate Education Job, Graduate Teaching Assistant role, or Cover Supervisor job in St Helens, we'd love to hear from you.
This advertisement is intended to build our network of graduates for current and upcoming opportunities with our partner secondary schools across St Helens.
Anthony Bailey
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Salary description
£100.00 - £120.00 per day