Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time, Short-Term & Daily Roles
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting a career in teaching?
Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across secondary schools in Manchester. We have a range of full-time, short-term and daily opportunities available, making this an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build their experience within education.
These roles are particularly well suited to aspiring teachers who want to gain hands-on classroom experience before applying for teacher training or progressing into a career in education.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are keen to hear from graduates with a genuine passion for working with young people, particularly those who have studied:
* Core subjects such as English, Maths or Science.
* Psychology or Educational Psychology.
* Special Educational Needs (SEN) or related subjects.
* Education or other relevant degree subjects.
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential. This could include:
* Tutoring or private tuition.
* Volunteering with children or young people.
* School or university placement experience.
* Coaching or mentoring.
* Previous employment working with children or young people.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will gain valuable experience working within a secondary school environment while supporting students and classroom teachers.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Supporting students academically across the curriculum.
* Working with students 1:1 and in small groups.
* Supporting students who may have SEN or additional learning needs.
* Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and learning.
* Helping students remain engaged and focused during lessons.
* Providing additional support to students who require extra guidance.
* Building positive and professional relationships with students.
* Supporting the school in maintaining a positive learning environment.
* Following and reinforcing the school's behaviour policy and expectations.
* Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff.
Why Work with Aspire People?
* Gain valuable classroom-based experience in secondary schools.
* Excellent experience for graduates considering a career in teaching, SEN, psychology or education.
* Flexible opportunities including daily, short-term and full-time positions.
* Opportunities to work across a variety of Manchester schools.
* Dedicated support from your Aspire People consultant.
* Develop experience supporting students with SEN.
* Build your CV and gain insight into life as a teacher.
* DBS registered on the Update Service
* References covering the last two years, including academic and employment history, will be required.
Ready to Start Your Career in Education?
If you're a graduate who is passionate about education and wants to gain genuine classroom experience, Aspire People would love to hear from you!
Whether you're considering teacher training, exploring a career in education or simply want to gain valuable experience working with young people, we have opportunities available across Manchester secondary schools.
Apply today to register with Aspire People and explore our current Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£100.00 - £110.00 per day