English graduate teaching assistants

English Graduate Teaching Assistants : Manchester
Gain Valuable School Experience Before Your PGCE

Are you a recent English graduate with a UK Bachelors degree looking to gain hands:on experience in schools?

Perhaps you are considering a future PGCE application and want to build valuable classroom experience before taking the next step into teaching. If so, Aspire People would love to hear from you.

Aspire People are currently recruiting a bank of enthusiastic and motivated English Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Manchester from September 2026.

We have long:term opportunities available in:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
SEN Schools

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and looking to develop their skills within a school setting.

The Role
As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support students academically within the classroom
Work alongside class teachers to provide classroom support
Deliver 1:1 interventions and small group sessions
Support students with literacy and reading development
Assist students with SEN, including Dyslexia
Help create an engaging and supportive learning environment

These roles are also ideal for English graduates with tutoring experience who are looking to expand their classroom:based skills and experience.

Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
A UK Bachelors degree in English or a related subject
A passion for supporting young people in education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new DBS
References covering the last 2 years

Why Aspire People?
Long:term opportunities from September 2026
Experience across a range of school settings
Valuable preparation for future teacher training and PGCE applications
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Opportunities across Manchester schools

If you are an English graduate eager to gain meaningful school experience and make a positive impact on students education, apply today with Aspire People.

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.