Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
Location: Greater Manchester
Employer: Smile Education
Role Type: Long-term, full-time
About the Role Smile Education is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Oldham. This long-term, full-time role is ideal for recent graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, education, psychology, or youth work and are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing in-class support, assisting with interventions, and helping pupils to engage, progress, and build confidence in their learning.
This role is an excellent stepping stone into teacher training routes such as PGCE, Schools Direct, or salaried teacher training programmes.
Role Responsibilities
Support teachers in the classroom across KS3 and KS4
Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and progress
Assist students with understanding tasks and staying engaged in lessons
Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, EAL, or additional learning needs
Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning attitudes
Support intervention sessions and catch-up programmes
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Support the wider school team as requiredYou’ll Need
A degree in any subject (essential)
A genuine interest in education and working with young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, proactive, and supportive approach
The ability to build positive relationships and support behaviour management
An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
We Offer
Competitive daily pay rates
Long-term placements in local secondary schools
Weekly pay every Friday
A dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support
Access to CPD, safeguarding, SEND, and behaviour management training
Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training applications
Opportunities across Oldham, North Manchester, Rochdale, and Bury
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Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS, barred list check, prohibited list check, and qualifications verification.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications