Graduate Opportunities in Education New

Location: Liverpool & Surrounding Areas
Roles Available: Cover Supervisors | Teaching Assistants | Future Teachers (SKiP Programme)

Are you a recent graduate looking for a meaningful and rewarding career? Considering teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a future in education?

We are working in partnership with a number of highly regarded secondary schools, specialist provisions, and Multi-Academy Trusts across Liverpool and the surrounding areas to recruit ambitious graduates who want to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.

Whether you're taking your first steps into education or already have experience supporting young people, these opportunities provide invaluable classroom experience, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways into teacher training and long-term careers within education.

Gain first-hand classroom experience by leading lessons in the absence of the class teacher, using pre-prepared learning resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subject areas
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and engagement
• Ensure students remain focused and on task throughout lessons
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour
• Support the wider school community and contribute to a positive learning environment

Ideal for: Graduates considering a career in teaching who want to develop confidence, classroom management skills, and a deeper understanding of school life.

Support students with a range of additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

You may work with pupils with:

• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• ADHD
• Behavioural and communication needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist students with academic, social, and emotional development
• Help implement behaviour support strategies and individual learning plans
• Support teachers in creating engaging and accessible learning experiences
• Promote confidence, independence, and resilience
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to staff
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive environment

Ideal for: Graduates interested in education, psychology, counselling, youth work, social care, or behavioural support.

For graduates who aspire to become qualified teachers, our SKiP Programme offers a supported pathway into the profession.

• Gain valuable classroom experience
• Deliver lessons across your specialist subject area
• Support intervention programmes and wider school activities
• Develop behaviour management and teaching skills
• Receive ongoing mentoring and professional development

• Train within your chosen subject specialism
• Teach a reduced timetable while developing your practice
• Receive regular observations, mentoring, and structured feedback
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and, where applicable, a PGCE

✅ School-based training
✅ No tuition fees
✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Dedicated support throughout your journey

This pathway provides an excellent route into a long-term teaching career while gaining valuable practical experience from day one.

We welcome applications from:

• Recent graduates from any degree discipline
• Aspiring teachers and future PGCE applicants
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) seeking additional classroom experience
• Individuals with experience in coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, or community pr