Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Crewe

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Location: Crewe, CW1 2DL
Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100 - £115 per day)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you a graduate with a 2:1 degree or above looking to kick-start a rewarding career in secondary education?

Whether you're aspiring to become a Secondary Teacher, SEN specialist, Educational Psychologist or pursue another education or child-focused career, this Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe offers an excellent foundation for your future.

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Crewe (CW1 2DL) is looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed graduate to join their team from September 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop essential education skills and build the confidence needed to progress into teacher training and a wide range of education-based careers.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time role, 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
• Hands-on classroom experience across the secondary age range
• Opportunities to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Opportunities to gain experience within your degree subject
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 2DL) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Work with pupils across different year groups and abilities to support their academic and personal development.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional guidance.
• Support students with a range of SEN and additional learning needs, helping to remove barriers to learning.
• Deliver interventions designed to improve literacy, numeracy, subject knowledge and confidence.
• Support positive behaviour and encourage students to develop independence, resilience and self-confidence.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, teachers and wider school staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:

• A 2:1 degree or above, or be predicted to achieve one.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.
• The enthusiasm to learn from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly if you are interested in progressing into secondary teacher training.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• An ambition to build a long-term career within secondary education.
• The right to work full-time in the UK.

Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential. We're particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, commitment and the potential to make a genuine difference to students' education.

Start Your Career in Secondary Education

This role is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain high-quality classroom experience before progressing into secondary teacher training or another education-based career.

You'll have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers, develop your classroom management skills, support students with a variety of needs and gain a genuine understanding of life within a secondary school.

If you're an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 degree or above, a passion for working with young people and the drive to build a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant position for September 2026.

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