Graduate Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in North Shields is looking for graduate support staff to assist primary school pupils. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting literacy, numeracy, and creative activities. Candidates need a degree with at least a 2:2, a genuine interest in working with children, and a proactive approach. The role offers competitive daily pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

5 FREE CPD courses

Flexible work options

Dedicated consultant support

Real experience for training applications

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in child development and education.
• Patience and reliability are essential.
• Desire to grow within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and in small groups.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Provide support for children with additional needs.

Skills

Interest in working with children

Proactive approach

Patient demeanor

Experience working with young people

Education

Degree: A 2:2 or above

Job description

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate looking to take your first step into the world of education?

We're working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across North Tyne who are looking for graduate support staff to join them in January. 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 in primary education. We'll be in touch to chat through your goals and match you with roles that suit your skills and aspirations