Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September 2026. You will work alongside teachers to help pupils engage with learning and build confidence, gaining valuable classroom experience toward future education careers.

No prior teaching qualification is required, just a degree and enthusiasm to learn. An Enhanced DBS on Update Service is desirable.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons.
• Build positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Support children with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and participation in learning.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Interest in children

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: £94.00 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Are you graduating this year and thinking about a career in education?

A friendly and supportive school in Stockton-on-Tees is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or a related field and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with their learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons.
• Build positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Support children with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and participation in learning.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential. This may include tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care work, voluntary work, or placement experience.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, although support can be provided with obtaining one if required.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Valuable experience within a school setting.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools and age groups.
• Excellent experience for those considering teacher training or other education-related careers.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives.

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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