Graduate Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Flexible hours

Secondary school experience

Long-term opportunities

Refer-a-friend

No umbrella companies

Job summary

Protocol Education in Gateshead is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils in secondary schools across the Gateshead area, offering a valuable entry point into education. You will assist in lessons, work with small groups or provide one-to-one support, helping students develop confidence and independence while working closely with teachers.

No prior school experience is required, just enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning in lessons and small groups.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and pastoral support.
• Help maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring and patient

Motivating students

Confidence with youth

Teamwork

Education

University degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Ready to turn your degree into a rewarding career working with young people?

Protocol Education is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Gateshead.

This role is ideal for graduates who want to gain hands-on experience in a school environment while developing valuable skills that can support a future career in teaching, SEN, psychology, social care or youth work.

Gateshead
£92.63 – £108.00 per day
Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping students get the most from their education. You could be supporting pupils within lessons, working with small groups or providing individual support.

You will:

• Support students with their learning and development
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance
• Work with students with SEND and additional needs
• Help create a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Encourage students to develop confidence and independence
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and preparation
• Provide pastoral support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to learning

Who Would This Suit?

This opportunity would be particularly suited to graduates who are passionate about working with children and young people and are considering a career in education or support services.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree
• Strong communication skills
• A caring, patient and positive approach
• The ability to motivate and encourage students
• Confidence working with young people
• A willingness to learn and develop

You don't need previous experience working in a school. What matters most is your attitude, enthusiasm and desire to make a difference.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
• Free CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible working options
• Experience within a secondary school setting
• Long-term opportunities with permanent prospects
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• No umbrella companies

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.