Graduate Teaching Assistant - Crewe

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Crewe

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 – £560 Per Week (£100 - £115 per day)

Are you a graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education?

Whether you’re considering becoming a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, or pursuing another career working with children and young people, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe (CW1 6FX) could be the perfect first step.

A welcoming and supportive school is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate to join their team in September 2026.

You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience while developing the communication, behaviour management and teaching skills needed to progress into a long-term career in education.

Graduates from any university degree course are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have achieved a First Class or 2:1 /2:2 Degree.

What’s On Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with excellent career development prospects
• Weekly pay of £500–£560
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Valuable hands-on classroom experience
• Opportunities to deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 6FX) location

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting pupils and teachers across the school.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across the curriculum
• Working with pupils on 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and subject-specific learning
• Providing additional support to pupils who need extra guidance or encouragement
• Supporting children with SEND and helping remove barriers to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every pupil can thrive

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about starting a career in education and are keen to gain valuable experience in a school environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A First Class or 2:1 degree - A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive and professional attitude
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to learn from experienced educators
• A genuine ambition to pursue a long-term career within education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

We’re particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and the potential to make a positive impact in the classroom.

Take Your First Step Towards a Career in Education

If you’re a graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teaching, SEND, educational psychology or another education-focused career, this could be an excellent opportunity to get started.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of life in a school, develop valuable transferable skills and work alongside experienced professionals who can help you take the next step in your career.