Graduate Opportunity – Start Your Career in Education

Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role where you can develop new skills, make a real difference and explore exciting career opportunities?

Milk Education is recruiting ambitious and enthusiastic graduates to work across a range of primary schools in Leeds. Whether your long-term goal is to become a teacher, work in educational psychology, youth work, pastoral care, SEN, social care or another child-focused profession, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience.

You do not need previous teaching experience. We understand that there is no single route into education, and many successful education professionals begin their journey by bringing their degree knowledge, personality and transferable skills into the classroom.

Through our Graduate Scheme, you will have the opportunity to build practical experience, develop confidence and gain a deeper understanding of how children learn, develop and overcome challenges. This could be the first step towards a long-term and rewarding career.

Graduate Opportunities Available

We offer a range of full-time and flexible roles designed to support your development, including:

• Graduate Teaching Assistants – Mainstream and SEN

• Cover Supervisors

• Behaviour Mentors

• Pastoral Support Assistants

• Academic Coaches and Intervention Tutors

• Learning Support Assistants

• Classroom Support Assistants

• Graduate roles with pathways into teacher training

Graduates from All Subjects Welcome

We are keen to hear from graduates with backgrounds in:

English • Psychology • Criminology • Sociology • Sports • Drama • Education • Humanities • Science • Maths • Youth Work • Social Work • French • Languages • Childhood Studies • Health and Social Care – and many more!

Your degree has already helped you develop valuable transferable skills. Whether you are confident communicating with others, analysing information, solving problems, leading groups or supporting people, these skills can make a real impact in a school environment.

What You Could Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Helping teachers deliver engaging and accessible lessons.

• Encouraging pupils to stay focused, motivated and confident.

• Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD and SEMH.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour.

• Developing confidence in behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

• Helping pupils overcome academic, social and emotional barriers.

• Supporting classroom preparation and organising learning resources.

• Monitoring pupil engagement and celebrating progress.

• Gaining valuable experience across different year groups and school settings.

Why Start Your Education Journey with Milk?

• Excellent rates of pay.

• Fast and straightforward registration and compliance process.

• Full-time and flexible opportunities to suit your goals and availability.

• Access to exclusive schools and academy trust partnerships.

• Five FREE Educator CPD courses to support your professional development.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources designed by experienced teachers.

• A School Preparation Pack to help you feel confident and ready for your placement.

• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated personal consultant.

• 24/7 access to your consultant through their work mobile.

• Opportunities that can open doors into teacher training, SEN, pastoral care, behaviour support, educational psychology and wider child-focused careers.

Take the First Step Towards a Career That Makes a Difference

This is more than a graduate job—it is an opportunity to develop professionally, discover where your strengths lie and gain meaningful experience that can support your future career.

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about helping children and young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” or contact us directly:

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo requirements.

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