Graduate Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Long-term opportunities

CPD opportunities

Access to teaching resources

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils across secondary and SEND settings. You’ll work with teachers to access learning, build confidence and remove barriers to education.

We welcome graduates from any subject who are passionate about working with children, with strong communication skills and a proactive, patient approach. Previous experience is not essential, but references are required.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Confidence working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide two recent references.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence.
• Support pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs where required.
• Assist pupils with their classwork and encourage positive engagement.
• Help promote positive behaviour and effective classroom routines.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and transitions.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil engagement and progress.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

Confidence with pupils

Willingness to learn

Education

Any degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate looking to start your career in education?

Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

Milk Education is currently recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of secondary and SEND schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, youth work or pastoral support.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, helping pupils to access learning, build confidence and overcome barriers to their education.

You don't need extensive school experience - we're looking for enthusiastic, reliable graduates who are passionate about working with young people and keen to develop their skills within education.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Confidence working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide two recent references.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence.
• Support pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs where required.
• Assist pupils with their classwork and encourage positive engagement.
• Help promote positive behaviour and effective classroom routines.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and transitions.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil engagement and progress.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Why Join Milk Education?

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education and discover where your career could take you.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and education professionals while developing practical skills in classroom management, SEND support, safeguarding, communication and pupil engagement.

Whether you're planning to complete a PGCE, explore educational psychology, pursue a career in SEND or simply want to gain meaningful experience working with young people, this role is a great place to start.

Benefits to You:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Free training and CPD opportunities.
• Access to teaching and SEND resources.
• Experience across a range of secondary school environments.
• Opportunities to develop your classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Valuable experience for teache