Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start a rewarding career in education?

Our welcoming and inclusive secondary schools in Old Trafford are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop your skills, and make a real difference in the lives of young people while exploring a future career in teaching.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students and teachers across the school. Graduates with a subject specialism may have the opportunity to work predominantly within their chosen department, helping students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects, or within your specialist subject area.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and small-group support.
• Assist with the preparation of engaging learning materials and classroom activities.
• Provide pastoral support, helping to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider school community, including extracurricular activities and events.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A degree in any subject (education-related degrees are advantageous but not essential).
• A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their academic progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced school staff team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Clear pathways into teacher training and education careers.
• A positive, inclusive, and welcoming school culture.
• Valuable hands-on classroom experience, ideal for those considering a PGCE, School Direct, or other teacher training routes.

Apply Now

If you're ready to gain invaluable school-based experience and take the first step towards a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

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.
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