Graduate Teaching Assistant – South Manchester

Graduate Secondary School Teaching Assistant 

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our thriving secondary school in South Manchester from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate considering a career in education, teaching, educational psychology, or youth development.

Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. You will benefit from in-depth support and training from the school, and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions to help raise attainment.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management and assessment activities.
• Supporting students aged 11-16 years old
• Provide targeted support for students with additional learning needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support extracurricular activities, enrichment programmes and school events.
• Contribute to students’ pastoral care and wellbeing.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Graduate
• Have a genuine interest in working with young people.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Have previous experience working with children or young people in holiday clubs, sports clubs, youth work (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Valuable classroom experience within a successful secondary school.
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and mentoring from experienced educators.
• A pathway into teacher training and other educational careers.
• A welcoming and collaborative school community.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid through PAYE
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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