Graduate Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A graduate teaching support organisation is seeking a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to make a difference in education across South Yorkshire. This role offers paid, hands-on classroom experience in various school settings, contributing to students' learning and development. Responsibilities include supporting lesson delivery and managing classroom behaviour. This position provides a foundation for further training in teaching. Ideal for recent graduates, this opportunity combines enthusiasm for education with practical experience.

Benefits

Paid experience: £480–£520 per week

Hands-on experience in different educational settings

Guidance from experienced teaching staff

Qualifications

• Recent graduate eager to make a difference in education.
• Enthusiastic and caring personality essential.
• Ability to support learning and manage classroom behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with lesson preparation and resource organisation.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Interest in teacher training

Motivated and proactive

Confident in building relationships

Ability to commute to South Yorkshire

Job description

ob description:

South Yorkshire: Sheffield • Doncaster • Barnsley • Rotherham

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you see yourself building a career in teaching or education?

This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity with Step Into Teaching is the perfect way to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience and begin a career with purpose.

We have positions available across primary schools, secondary schools, and further education settings, giving you the chance to experience different phases of learning and find the environment where you thrive.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people


• Interested in progressing into teacher training or educational leadership


• Motivated, proactive, and eager to support learning in the classroom


• Confident building positive relationships with students


• Based in or able to commute to South Yorkshire

If you're enthusiastic, caring and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid experience: £480–£520 per week (term-time only)


• Hands-on experience in primary, secondary or further education


• Insight into different school environments before committing to training


• Guidance and mentorship from experienced teaching staff


• A strong foundation for a future PGCE, School Direct, Teach First or other training routes


• A chance to build classroom confidence, behaviour management skills, and real-world experience

What You’ll Be Doing as a Graduate Teaching Assistant

Depending on your placement, you may:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons


• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning


• Support students with additional needs or learning barriers


• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive routines


• Assist with lesson preparation and resource organisation


• Become a trusted role model and consistent support for students

You’ll be part of the heartbeat of school life by helping young people to learn, grow and succeed every day.