Overview
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Start ASAP | South Manchester
Location: South Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025 or Immediate
Salary: Competitive – Based on experience
Launch Your Teaching Career – Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity in South Manchester
Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience before starting teacher training in 2025?
A thriving and supportive secondary school in South Manchester is looking for multiple Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their English, Maths, or Science departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, support pupils’ academic progress, and build the classroom skills you’ll need as a future teacher.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in your subject specialism (English, Maths, or Science)
* Assist in lessons and deliver targeted intervention sessions
* Work closely with teaching staff to support students with varying academic needs
* Offer pastoral and academic mentoring to pupils across KS3 and KS4
* Adapt and contribute to different subject areas as required
* Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Qualifications
* A recent graduate with a 2:2 or above (subject specialism in English, Maths, or Science preferred)
* Some experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, youth work – desirable)
* A strong interest in pursuing teacher training in the near future
* Excellent communication, resilience, and interpersonal skills
* A proactive, adaptable, and professional attitude
Why Work with Smile Education North West?
* Gain highly valuable classroom experience before starting a PGCE or teacher training course
* Long-term roles that provide stability, development, and impact
* Competitive daily rates paid weekly
* Your own dedicated education consultant
* Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
* Opportunities for permanent roles or future teacher training placements
How to Apply
Interested in this Graduate Teaching Assistant role in South Manchester? Click "Apply Now" or send your CV to joseph@smile-education.co.uk to find out more and secure your place for the new academic year.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo thorough compliance checks including enhanced DBS, references, and right-to-work verification.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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