Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant – Crewe

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500–£560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in secondary education?

Whether you're considering becoming a secondary school teacher, pursuing a career in SEND, educational psychology, pastoral support or another education-focused profession, this Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe (CW1 6FX) could be the perfect first step.

A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Crewe is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate to join their team from September 2026.

Working alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff and school leaders, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a secondary school environment while developing the skills, confidence and classroom experience needed to progress into a long-term career in education.

Graduates from any university degree course are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have achieved a degree.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time, 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 school leaders
• Valuable hands-on experience within a secondary school setting
• Opportunities to support pupils across different subjects and year groups
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Opportunities to support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 6FX) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll support teachers and pupils across the school, helping students to engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Helping students develop their knowledge, confidence and independent learning skills
• Delivering targeted academic interventions where appropriate
• Supporting pupils who require additional guidance with their learning
• Working with students with SEND and helping to remove barriers to learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources
• Providing additional support to students during lessons and other aspects of the school day
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and staff
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Supporting the wider school team with pastoral and student support when required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about working with young people and are serious about developing a career within secondary education.

You'll ideally have:

• A First Class or 2:1 degree —  A degree in any subject 
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, positive and proactive approach
• The confidence to build positive relationships with secondary-aged students
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and school leaders
• The motivation to develop your classroom and communication skills
• A genuine ambition to pursue a long-term career in education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children or young people, tutoring or working within a school is beneficial but not essential.

We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and the potential to make a genuine positive impact on students' education and development.

Start Your Career in Secondary Education

If you're an ambitious graduate looking to gain real classroom experience before progressing into secondary teacher training or another education-based career, we'd love to hear from you.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn directly from experienced secondary educators, develop valuable transferable skills and gain a genuine insight into life as a teacher.

Whether your degree is in English, Maths, Science, History, Psychology, Sport, Languages, Business, the Arts or another subject, we'd encourage you to apply.

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

Location: Crewe (CW1 6FX)

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