Prospero Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistant
FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 – STARTING September 2026
A Good rated school in North Manchester is seeking aspiratinoal graduates, preferably but not exclusively from the core subjects (English, Maths or Science), to support learners with SEND and those who are struggling to reach their potential, across the curriculum.
This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. You will provide in-class academic support, 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom, as well as some behaviour support. This is a full-time role and will run until July 2027.
Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set.
You will be responsible for supporting young learners in a variety of secondary subjects, including Maths, English, Science, Humanities and PE. This role, due to the nature of the students, lends itself to graduates considering teacher training in a secondary setting as you will obtain a sound understanding of the full curriculum.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location Manchester
- Position Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Type of work Long term non-teaching cover
- Start date June 2026
- Duration / Likely Duration July 2027
- End date (if applicable) July 2027
- Contract type – Temporary
- Full time/part time Full
- Minimum rate of pay – GBP100/day
- Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.
Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable, but not essential.
Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity is desirable, but not essential.
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete Prospero's online Safeguarding Training.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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