Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Rochdale

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Rochdale and surrounding areas, including mainstream schools, specialist SEN provisions, Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions.
These roles are ideal for graduates who are looking to build hands on experience supporting children and young people with a range of needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical, classroom based experience that complements academic study and supports progression into a range of careers within education, psychology and related fields.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across different settings, working alongside experienced teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams. Roles may include classroom support, targeted 1:1 intervention, small group work and behaviour or emotional support.
You will work with pupils who present with additional needs such as autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), SEMH, or those requiring additional support to remain engaged with learning.

Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils within lessons, adapting tasks to suit individual needs
- Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils requiring additional guidance
- Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation
- Use communication strategies and structured approaches where appropriate
- Support pupils across a range of settings, including SEN schools and APs
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

We are particularly interested in graduates from the following subject areas:
- Psychology
- Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Education Studies
- Childhood or Youth Studies
- Related social science disciplines

Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is highly beneficial. This may include placements, voluntary work, part time roles or experience gained alongside studies.

Your Skills and Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in SEN, behaviour support or child development
- Calm and adaptable approach to supporting pupils
- Awareness of behaviour management or de-escalation techniques
- A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment

These positions are designed to support graduates in gaining meaningful experience to progress their careers. This role is particularly beneficial for those looking to:
- Pursue Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology pathways
- Apply for a PGCE or teacher training programme
- Develop a long term career in education, youth work or SEN
- Gain experience across different school settings before specialising

Working across a variety of schools can help you build confidence, develop your practice and find the setting that suits your long term goals.

Requirements
- A degree in a relevant subject area
- Interest in working with children or young people
- A proactive and reliable approach
- Complete safeguarding and pre employment checks

On Offer to You
- Extremely competitive rates of pay
- Placements across a range of school settings
- Flexibility with full-time, part-time or supply work
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced consultants
- Opportunities to progress into long term or permanent education roles

If you are a graduate looking to gain valuable experience within education and SEN, apply today. A member of our team will be in touch to explore opportunities that match your skills and career goals.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks