Graduate Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Flexible working

Long-term roles

Career development

Refer a friend rewards

No umbrella companies

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support students and teachers throughout the school day. This is an entry-level opportunity suitable for recent graduates looking to gain professional experience in education.

You will assist with lessons, support students with SEND, help manage behaviour, and contribute to a positive learning environment while developing communication and pastoral skills for a future in teaching or related fields.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• A patient, supportive and approachable personality.
• Ability to work effectively within a school team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Supporting students with SEND
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged
• Encouraging positive behaviour and confidence
• Supporting learning activities and interventions
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation
• Providing encouragement and pastoral support

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Excellent communication skills

Patient, supportive personality

Teamwork in school setting

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Your degree could be the first step towards an exciting career in education.

Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role where you can gain professional experience and make a genuine difference to young people?

Protocol Education is currently working with secondary schools across Gateshead who are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join them as Teaching Assistants.

Whether you're planning to become a teacher, psychologist, SEN specialist or simply want to gain experience working with young people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63 – £108.00 per day
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Your Responsibilities

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students and teachers throughout the school day. Your role could involve:

• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Supporting students with SEND
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged
• Encouraging positive behaviour and confidence
• Supporting learning activities and interventions
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation
• Providing encouragement and pastoral support

Every day will give you the opportunity to develop your communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject
• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication skills
• A patient, supportive and approachable personality
• A professional attitude
• The ability to work effectively within a school team
• A genuine desire to help students succeed

School experience isn't necessary, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to gain their first experience within education.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE payments
• Free CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Flexible working opportunities
• Long-term roles and permanent opportunities
• Valuable experience for your future career
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• No umbrella companies

If you're ready to gain valuable experience, develop your skills and make a positive impact on students in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.

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.