Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools

📍 Salford
💰 Up to £115 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Salford? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, educational psychology, or another career in education?

Milk Education's Graduate Scheme is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants in Salford to support secondary schools on both a full-time and part-time basis. This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Salford is perfect for graduates looking to develop their experience in secondary education while making a real difference to young people's learning and development.

Whether you've studied Psychology, English, Maths, Science, History, Sport, Criminology, or another degree, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity will help you build the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in education.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Salford, you'll work alongside teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff to support students across KS3 and KS4. This Secondary Teaching Assistant role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience within supportive secondary schools.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, or within the classroom
• Delivering intervention and catch-up sessions
• Assisting teachers with classroom learning and behaviour management
• Supporting students with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and academic progress

Graduates with strong subject knowledge in Maths, English or Science are particularly encouraged to apply, although all degree subjects are welcome.

What We're Looking For

• A recent university graduate – all degree subjects considered
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and positive attitude
• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential
• Based in or able to commute to Salford

Why Choose Milk Education?

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Salford is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' to apply for this Graduate Teaching Assistant job in Salford, or contact Cameron at Milk Education for more information.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.