Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Manchester
Are you an aspiring primary teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience before applying for your PGCE? A supportive primary school in Manchester is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across the school, helping to raise attainment and provide targeted support for children with special educational needs.

*** Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 per day
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** Primary School – Manchester
*** Supporting pupils across the curriculum & with SEND

The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teachers in the classroom and working directly with pupils on a 1-2-1 and small group basis. You will help deliver targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy, assist with lesson preparation, and contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. A significant part of your role will also involve working with pupils with special educational needs to support their academic and emotional development.

The Candidate
This opportunity is ideal for a graduate with a strong academic background who is planning to train as a primary teacher. You should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and genuinely passionate about education. Experience working with children is desirable, but most importantly, you should have excellent communication skills and a proactive, supportive approach to learning.

The School
This Manchester primary school is known for its high standards of teaching, inclusive ethos, and strong leadership. The staff team is collaborative and committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential. Graduate Teaching Assistants are fully supported and encouraged to take on responsibility, making this an excellent foundation for teacher training.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.