Graduate Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (NG18)
Location: NG18, Mansfield
Salary: From £100 per day
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?
A thriving secondary academy in the NG18 area of Mansfield is looking to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants to join its Alternative Provision team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people who benefit from a more personalised approach to learning and help them rebuild confidence, overcome barriers and achieve success.
Whether you're interested in becoming a Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Youth Worker, Social Worker or Behaviour Mentor, this role will provide invaluable experience.
Your Role
Working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, you will:
- Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups.
- Help pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs engage positively in education.
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve confidence, attendance and learning.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience.
- Work closely with teaching staff to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
About You
We're looking for graduates who are:
- Passionate about helping young people succeed.
- Calm, patient and resilient.
- Positive role models with excellent communication skills.
- Adaptable and confident building relationships with students from a range of backgrounds.
- Keen to develop a career in education.
Ideal Degree Subjects
We welcome graduates from all disciplines, particularly:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Education Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Sports Science
- Health & Social Care
- Childhood Studies
- Social Work
- Or any related degree.
Previous experience working with children or young people through mentoring, tutoring, coaching, youth work, care work or volunteering is desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay from £100 per day.
- Full-time, term-time role starting September 2026.
- Outstanding experience within an Alternative Provision.
- Ongoing training and support from experienced education professionals.
- An excellent stepping stone into teacher training or other child-focused careers.
- The opportunity to genuinely change the lives of young people every single day.
If you're looking for a meaningful graduate role where you can inspire, support and motivate students to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV. Interviews are taking place immediately for September starts in the NG18 area.
Pay: Up to £530.00 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
