Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Darlington
Contract: Full-Time (Temp to Perm)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (DOE)

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience while developing the skills and confidence needed for a future career in teaching?
Teaching Personnel is delighted to be recruiting dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistants to join supportive and welcoming schools across Darlington.

This role is the perfect stepping stone for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or anyone passionate about helping students succeed.

⭐ Your Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

• Support students through both small-group work and personalised 1:1 sessions.

• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver targeted academic and pastoral support.

• Apply and develop your subject knowledge while gaining first-hand teaching experience.

• Help maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement in the classroom.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree (education-related subjects welcome, but all disciplines considered).

• Any experience working with children or young people—volunteering, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, etc. (desirable but not essential).

• A valid DBS check or willingness to apply for one.

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to support young learners.

• A proactive, collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive relationships.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working options to suit your schedule (full-time or part-time).

• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant who understands your goals.

• Access to an exciting variety of school settings across Darlington.

• Free access to training and CPD courses to support your professional growth.

If you’re ready to begin your journey in education and make a real impact on students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Start your teaching career with confidence — apply today!

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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