Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2747719904-2
  • Date Posted: 30 April 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Aspire People
  • Location: City, Manchester
  • Apprentice Pay: £98.50 to £115 Per Day
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Teaching and Education
  • Apprenticeship Type: Temporary
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Teaching Assistant - September 2026 starts - long term and permanent positions

Are you graduating this summer and would like to secure a long term position working in an outstanding school from September 2026?

This role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain some school-based experience prior to teacher training or further study.

We have full-time, long-term positions available in Manchester Primary and Secondary schools.

Our schools are looking for Teaching Assistants, SEN Support and more.

Please send your CV to Holly at Aspire People today or call the Manchester office to find out more information.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - the role
An ideal way to gain experience in outstanding schools
Work in one school for the full academic year (or try different schools if you like)
Based in Manchester (other schools in other local boroughs available)
Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
Work with children from a variety of backgrounds
Receive excellent support from the school and Aspire People
Long term position - Paid per day
Work Monday - Friday school hours, term time only
DBS check required, safeguarding training provided

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Requirements
Degree 2:2 or above, ideally psychology but any subjects considered
Ideally you will have experience working with children
Confident and enthusiastic, with a love of learning!
Passionate about education and supporting children

Please send your CV to Holly at Aspire today, if you are shortlisted we will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss the roles in further detail.

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.