Graduate 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 build a rewarding career in education?

Whether you're considering becoming a teacher, educational psychologist, SEN specialist, or pursuing another career working with children and young people, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Crewe (CW1 6FX) could be the perfect first step.

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

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience while developing the communication, behaviour management and teaching skills 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 First Class or 2:1 /2:2 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 senior leaders
• Valuable hands-on classroom experience
• Opportunities to deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and other teacher training routes
• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming school environment
• Convenient Crewe (CW1 6FX) location

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting pupils and teachers across the school.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across the curriculum
• Working with pupils on 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and subject-specific learning
• Providing additional support to pupils who need extra guidance or encouragement
• Supporting children with SEND and helping remove barriers to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence, resilience and independence
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning resources
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every pupil can thrive

What We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about starting a career in education and are keen to gain valuable experience in a school environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A First Class or 2:1 degree - A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive and professional attitude
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to learn from experienced educators
• A genuine ambition to pursue a long-term career within education
• The right to work in the UK on a full-time basis

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

We're particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and the potential to make a positive impact in the classroom.

Take Your First Step Towards a Career in Education

If you're a graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teaching, SEND, educational psychology or another education-focused career, this could be an excellent opportunity to get started.

You'll gain first-hand experience of life in a school, develop valuable transferable skills and work alongside experienced professionals who can help you take the next step in your career.

Apply today to secure your Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Crewe for

Location: Crewe (CW1)

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