Graduate Teaching Assistant Temporary

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant Temporary)
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Newcastle

Location:

Newcastle (easy public transport access)

Start Date:

May 2026 or sooner
Job Type: Full-time (Temporary to Permanent opportunities)
Salary: £90–£110 per day

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants in Newcastle to support schools and help students succeed in the classroom. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, education, psychology, youth work, or child development.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will gain valuable hands-on classroom experience while supporting teachers and helping students develop academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers during lessons and classroom activities
Provide 1:1 support and small group support for students
Assist with classroom management and behaviour support
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Encourage student engagement, confidence, and participation
Support students who may need additional help with learning
Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any subject
Interest in working with children, students, or young people
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A proactive and positive approach to supporting learning
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
Previous experience such as tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or volunteering with young people is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay: £90–£110 per day
Flexible working options available
Opportunities to work in a variety of schools across Newcastle
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training
Potential for long-term placements and permanent role
Feedback on your CV from experienced consultant

This role is particularly suitable for graduates interested in careers such as:

Primary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
Educational Psychologist
Teaching Assistant
SEN Support Specialist
If you are passionate about education and want to gain valuable classroom experience, apply today to start your career as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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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