Are you a recent graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education? Do you want to make a real difference in the classroom while gaining valuable experience? We’re looking for motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join our team and support students’ learning and development in a mainstream school environment. We are looking for positions with Special Educational Needs as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health in a resource base. Graduates bring a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a mature approach to supporting pupils. They are quick learners, adaptable, and bring fresh ideas that enrich the learning environment. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching, education, or youth work, providing hands-on classroom experience and professional development opportunities. Recommended Degree Courses: While graduates from all disciplines are welcome, educators with degrees in the following areas often excel in this role due to their relevant knowledge and skills: Education, Child Development, or Psychology English, Maths, or Science Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Inclusion-related studies Social Work or Youth Studies Key Responsibilities Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting classroom management Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils, including those with additional needs Help prepare learning resources and assist with assessment tasks Support pupils’ social and emotional development in line with school policies Encourage positive behaviour and engagement across the school day Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel: Control your own working diary – we can find work at daily supply, long-term and permanent jobs in primary, secondary and special needs schools right across the country. Support for your professional development – through our CPD Academy, Teaching Personnel gives you access to a vast range of career-enhancing Continuing Professional Development and training opportunities. Regular weekly pay – You will receive weekly pay with rates based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability. Our payroll team works hard to ensure your pay is accurate and any queries are dealt with speedily. Easy online admin – Our myTP platform provides a range of digital services that make your work admin and communication simple. Personalised Specialised Consultant – You will be provided with a specific consultant who will be support you with all your admin / personal issues with your next position. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.