Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time
£92.63 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

Are you graduating this year and thinking about a career in education?

A friendly and supportive school in Gateshead is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This role is ideal for graduates who want to gain hands-on classroom experience before moving into teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a similar profession.

You'll be working closely with teachers and pupils across the school, providing support where it's needed most and helping students to engage with their learning.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Help pupils stay focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support children with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and participation in learning.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject.
• An interest in working with children and young people.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential. This could include tutoring, coaching, care work, mentoring, youth work, voluntary work, or placement experience.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, although support can be provided with obtaining one if required.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Valuable experience within a school setting.
• Opportunities to work with different age groups and schools.
• A great stepping stone into teacher training and other education careers.

Apply Now

If you're a graduate looking to gain practical experience in a school and make a positive difference to young people's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Gateshead starting September 2026.

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.
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