Salary: £107 - 120 per day
Reference: MWGRADTA2306
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Core Subjects Welcome) – Bolton
Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. We’re currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Bolton on a long-term basis, starting ASAP or in September.
This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or other education-related professions. Graduates from core subject backgrounds including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and the SENCO, you'll help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their academic potential.
In this varied position, you will:
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Support students across a range of subjects, particularly core curriculum areas
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Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to raise attainment and confidence
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Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
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Support students with SEND and additional learning needs
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Encourage positive behaviour and promote a productive learning environment
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Help students remain focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons
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Monitor and provide feedback on student progress where appropriate
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Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
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Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development
We're looking for someone who:
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Holds a degree in a core subject or related discipline
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Has experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
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Is passionate about education and supporting young people's development
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Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrates a proactive, flexible, and positive approach
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Is considering a future career in teaching or education
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Understands safeguarding responsibilities and behaviour management strategies
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Has experience supporting students with SEND (desirable)
- Competitive rates of pay
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Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment
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Flexible working options
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Access to high-quality CPD and training through Milk Academy
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Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
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Opportunities within supportive and inclusive school environments
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Wellbeing resources and community-focused initiatives
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information:
Email: [email protected]
We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture, and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing, and community.
With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD, and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.
Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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