Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Bolton & Bury, Greater Manchester
Start: September 2025 (term-time, full‑time)
Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment

Role Overview

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support in primary classrooms (ages 4-11), enhancing literacy, numeracy, emotional well‑being and confidence
  • Collaborate with class teachers and SENCOs on lesson planning, resource development, and behaviour/engagement strategies.
  • Use your psychology background to support pupils with emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges-particularly in Bury schools with SEN focus.

About You

  • Qualified (or soon-graduating) with a Psychology, Education, Child Development (or related) degree.
  • Experience (voluntary, tutoring, placement) working with children or young people.
  • Interested in progressing toward a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND provision, or mental health support.
  • Friendly, adaptable, empathetic, and committed to child-centred learning.

Training & Career Development

  • All recruits receive access to Tradewind's TA School - featuring a 1‑day Teaching Assistant induction course, plus certified CPD modules.
  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced classroom staff, support for lesson facilitation, behaviour management, and career mentoring toward PGCE/QTS.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive daily rates: £90-£105/day, depending on placement and experience.
  • Permanent/long-term contract options.
  • Referral bonuses of £100, professional networking events, and full CPD access via Tradewind.


Why Choose Tradewind?

  • Trusted agency with Outstanding-rated primary school partners in Bury and Bolton.
  • Dedicated support: full interview prep, lesson planning help, and TA‑School training.
  • Clear pathways into permanent teaching roles - ideal for Psychology graduates seeking classroom experience and educational careers.


If you are interested in taking your first steps into a career within education, please apply today with a recent CV and one of our consultants will be in touch within 2 working days.