Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Start Date: November 2025
Location: Teesside
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent
Salary: £90–£100 a day (Dependent on experience)

Have you recently graduated and are eager to inspire the next generation? Do you see yourself building a career in education and want the perfect first step? Look no further!

Teaching Personnel is excited to recruit enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Teesside. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience, develop your teaching skills, and explore the rewarding path towards becoming a qualified teacher.

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating a welcoming and motivating classroom environment where students feel supported and inspired.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help students achieve their potential.

• Collaborating closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and classroom activities.

• Applying and developing your subject knowledge in real classroom settings.

• Playing an active role in encouraging positive behaviour and student progress.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in any subject (Education-related degrees are desirable but not essential).

• Previous experience supporting young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is a bonus but not required.

• A valid DBS check (or willingness to apply).

• A strong communicator with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a genuine passion for education.

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• Career development: Many of our Graduate TAs go on to secure long-term roles.

• Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

• Support: Receive guidance from our team of experienced education consultants.

• Opportunities: Work in a variety of schools across Teesside, gaining diverse experience.

• Progression: Build the foundation for a successful career in teaching or educational support.

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in education, inspire young learners, and gain invaluable classroom experience, apply today and join Teaching Personnel!

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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