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University Graduate, Teaching assistant

Tradewind Recruitment • Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB • £12 - £13 / hour • 5d ago

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
📍 Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
📅 Start Date: September 2025
🕔 Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week (term-time)
📄 Potential for permanent school-based contract

Are you a recent university graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive secondary school environment?

We are currently recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a well-regarded secondary school in the Rochdale area, starting in September 2025.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your classroom experience, support students' learning, and work closely with experienced teachers and pastoral staff. You will be assisting across a range of subjects and year groups, supporting students with varying needs, including those who may require additional help with behaviour or engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide classroom and small group support across Key Stages 3 and 4
Support pupils' academic progress, behaviour, and well-being
Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
Help create a positive and focused learning environment
Be a role model for students, encouraging high standards of behaviour and effort

What We're Looking For:

A university degree (any discipline) - essential
Passion for working in education and making a difference
Confidence in working with secondary-aged pupils
Comfortable managing or supporting challenging behaviours when required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to working full-time (Monday-Friday), term-time only

What's on Offer:

Valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or further study
Supportive and professional school environment
Opportunity for a school-based contract for the right candidate
Ongoing training and development

If you are driven, enthusiastic, and serious about a future in education, we would love to hear from you.

📝 Apply now - interviews taking place on a rolling basis.

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