Graduate Secondary Teaching Assistant - Crewe

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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