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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Durham
Date posted : 02/09/26
  1. Flexible Working
£94 - 105 per day

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Stockton

Flexible Work  Full-Time or Part-Time  Immediate Start

Are you a graduate in or near Stockton-on-Tees looking to gain classroom experience while working in local secondary schools?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Teesside. This flexible role is ideal for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, education, psychology, or youth work and want practical school experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes when teachers are absent and help ensure students remain engaged with their learning.

No teaching qualification is required.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise pre-prepared lessons in secondary schools (Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4)
  • Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Support pupils in completing the work set by their teacher
  • Encourage students to stay focused and engaged
  • Follow school behaviour and safeguarding policies

You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work, making this an ideal role for graduates looking to build confidence in the classroom.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This opportunity is perfect for graduates who:

  • Are considering teacher training or a career in education
  • Want to gain hands-on experience working in schools
  • Are looking for flexible work (full-time or part-time)
  • Enjoy working with young people
  • Want to build valuable classroom management skills

Many graduates use this role as a stepping stone into teaching or school-based careers.

Requirements

To apply, you should have:

  • A degree-level qualification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence working with young people
  • A professional, reliable and positive attitude

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you:

  • Flexible work to fit around your schedule
  • Valuable classroom experience for your CV
  • Support from a dedicated education consultant
  • Access to free CPD training through our online CPD Academy
  • Opportunities to move into long-term school roles or teacher training pathways

Apply Now

If you’re a graduate looking to gain school experience and start working as a Cover Supervisor in Teesside, apply today.

This is a great opportunity to develop classroom skills, support students, and explore a future career in education.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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