Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role Location: Levenshulme Contract: Full-time, starting after Easter until the end of the academic year Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic Humanities Graduate to join a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Levenshulme as a Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience, particularly for those considering a future career in teaching or education. The Role: As a Humanities Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the Humanities department to support students across subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Studies. You will provide targeted academic support, assist in lesson delivery, and help create a positive learning environment that fosters student engagement. Key responsibilities include: Assisting teachers in delivering Humanities lessons by providing one-to-one and small-group support to students. Supporting students in developing critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills. Helping students who may require extra support to reach their academic potential, including those with special educational needs (SEN). Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers to help adapt learning strategies. Assisting with lesson preparation, resource creation, and classroom management. Encouraging student participation in discussions and debates to deepen their understanding of Humanities subjects. Covering lessons in other subjects when required, ensuring consistency in students’ learning. The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who: Holds a degree in a Humanities-related subject such as History, Geography, Politics, or Religious Studies. Has a passion for education and supporting students in their learning. Can explain complex historical, geographical, or ethical concepts in an engaging and accessible way. Is patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with students. Has strong communication and organisational skills. Has experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, volunteering), though full training will be provided. What We Offer: The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, ideal for those considering a teaching career. A supportive and welcoming school environment. Professional development and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel. The potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements. If you are a Humanities graduate looking to gain practical experience in a school setting and inspire students in their learning, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.