Graduate Classroom Assistant

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking Graduate Support Staff to join primary and SEND schools in Gateshead starting September 2025. Candidates should hold a degree and have a genuine interest in working with children. Responsibilities include supporting students in various educational settings and assisting with learning activities. The role offers competitive daily pay and the chance to gain valuable experience for future education-related applications.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

5 FREE CPD courses

Flexible work options

Dedicated consultant support

Valuable experience for PGCE applications

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with children is essential.
• Experience with young people is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and in small groups.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Proactive attitude

Patience

Reliability

Education

Degree: A 2:2 or above

Job description

Overview

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate looking to take your first step into the world of education? We are working with welcoming and supportive primary schools and SEND schools across Northumberland who are looking for Graduate Support Staff to join them in September. Whether you studied Psychology, English, Maths, Counselling, Literature, Fine Art or a related degree, this is a fantastic chance to use your knowledge and enthusiasm to make a real impact in the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in class, in small groups, or 1:1
• Helping with literacy, numeracy, and creative activities
• Assisting children with SEND or additional needs (training provided)
• Building relationships and encouraging positive behaviour
• Gaining hands-on experience of school life ahead of a future in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, SEN, or youth work

What We're Looking For

• Degree: A 2:2 or above
• A genuine interest in working with children
• A proactive, patient and reliable approach
• A desire to learn and grow in an educational setting
• Experience working with young people (e.g tutoring, volunteering, holiday camps) is helpful but not essential

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• 5 FREE CPD courses when you register
• Flexible work options across different year groups and school types
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
• Real experience that looks great on PGCE, psychology or teacher training applications

Interested?

Apply now with your CV and a short note about why you're keen to work with children. We will be in touch to chat through your goals and match you with roles that suit your skills and aspirations.

Job details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: £100.00-£105.00 per day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday; No weekends
• Work Location: In person
• Expected start date: 12/09/2025