Graduate Teaching Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools
Perfect for graduates considering teaching, ASAP start, £95 to £110 per day.
Just graduated and thinking about a career in teaching? Teaching Personnel is recruiting graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Durham. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands on classroom experience before committing to a PGCE or teacher training programme.
You'll work alongside experienced teachers, support students with their learning, and get a real feel for what teaching involves day to day. Whether you're certain about teaching or just exploring your options, this role gives you valuable experience and competitive pay while you decide your next steps.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting students in lessons across different subjects
- Working with individuals and small groups who need extra help
- Assisting teachers with classroom management and resources
- Building positive relationships with students and staff
- Gaining genuine classroom experience that looks excellent on PGCE applications
- Contributing to a supportive learning environment
You need:
- A degree in any subject
- Passion for working with young people
- Good communication skills
- Patience and adaptability
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Previous experience with children or young people is helpful but not essential
What you get:
- £95 to £110 per day
- Flexible working options (full time or part time)
- Weekly pay via PAYE
- Access to free CPD and training including safeguarding and behaviour management
- Dedicated consultant support
- Valuable classroom experience for future teacher training applications
- Opportunities for long term and permanent positions
Contract: Flexible (full time or part time)
Start: ASAP
Pay: £95 to £110 per day
Location: Durham secondary schools
If you're a graduate ready to test the waters in education, send your CV or call 0191 223 5071 to get started.
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.
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