At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students thrive in engaging classroom environments.
- Company: Join a supportive team in secondary schools across Preston.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, professional development, and potential long-term roles.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and training in a welcoming school environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career and make a real impact on students' lives.
- Qualifications: Degree in Education or related field; passion for working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
About the Role
Are you a recent Education graduate looking to begin your career in schools?
We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of secondary schools in Preston and surrounding areas, starting in September 2026.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and keen to gain classroom experience before progressing into teaching or further educational roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across a variety of subjects
- Work with students aged 11–16, providing both classroom and small group support
- Assist in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment
- Support students of varying abilities to help them reach their full potential
- Help with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Ideal Candidate
- A degree in Education (or a closely related field)
- A genuine interest in working within secondary schools
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, positive, and adaptable approach
- Ability to build relationships with students and staff
- Previous experience working with young people (desirable, but not essential)
Why Apply?
- Gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience
- A great stepping stone toward a teaching career (e. g. PGCE or teacher training)
- Work in supportive and welcoming school environments
- Opportunities for professional development and long-term roles
- Make a real impact in students’ educational journeys
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 Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Graduate TA in Preston employer: Teaching Personnel
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