At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help pupils thrive in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Welcoming SEN school in Manchester with a strong community reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, wellbeing support, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Graduate in a relevant subject, passionate about child development.
The predicted salary is between 31050 - 37950 £ per year.
Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology or another child-focused profession? Engage Education is working with a large, welcoming SEN school in Manchester that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant from November. This is an excellent opportunity to build valuable school-based experience while making a genuine difference to pupils’ learning and development.
About the role
You’ll be working across the school, supporting teachers to deliver engaging lessons and helping pupils achieve their full potential. The role offers a mix of classroom support, intervention work and one-to-one assistance, making no two days the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups
- Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
- Helping children develop confidence in literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum subjects
- Supporting pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs where required
- Preparing classroom resources and maintaining an engaging learning environment
- Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress
- Encouraging positive behaviour and helping children reach their full potential
This is an ideal opportunity for graduates considering teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or a long-term career within education.
The ideal candidate
- A graduate in any subject relevant to working with children
- Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
- Confident, proactive and eager to get involved in school life
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- A strong communicator with good literacy and numeracy skills
- Looking to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive school
About the school
This school in Manchester has a strong reputation within the local community and prides itself on providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. Staff are well supported, collaboration is encouraged and graduates are given the opportunity to develop their skills alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders.
Why work with Engage Education?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Paid in line with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) where applicable
- Free CPD and training to support your development
- Your own dedicated education consultant
- £50 Amazon voucher through our referral scheme
- Access to wellbeing support, retail discounts and travel offers
- PAYE or Umbrella
Apply today
If you’re ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided throughout the registration process. If you have not been contacted within two working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Manchester employer: Engage Education
Engage Education is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. With competitive pay, full-time opportunities, and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from ongoing professional development and access to specialist training. Located in Trafford and Manchester, our dedicated team fosters a nurturing environment where staff can grow and thrive while positively impacting young people's educational journeys.
