Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grad TA). Job in Newcastle Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Newcastle; Newcastle on Clun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education in Newcastle is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to support teachers and enhance student learning. This role offers recent graduates valuable classroom experience, with competitive daily rates and opportunities for progression in the education field.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Guidance from experienced education consultants

Opportunities to progress to teacher training

Qualifications

• Degree required, preferred in core subjects or education-related fields.
• Genuine passion for supporting education.
• Experience with children desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lesson delivery and pupil engagement.
• Provide one-on-one interventions to reinforce learning.
• Help manage student behavior in accordance with school policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Degree in any subject (Psychology, Education, or Humanities preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grad TA)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Are you a recent graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher or working in education? Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on your teacher training journey?

GSL Education are welcoming applications from enthusiastic and driven graduates who are eager to work as Teaching Assistants in a vibrant and supportive school setting in Newcastle. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful contribution to pupils learning and development.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students in reaching their full academic and personal potential. Your responsibilities will include working with individuals and small groups, assisting with lesson preparation, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers with lesson delivery and pupil engagement.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group interventions to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist pupils with a range of abilities and needs, including SEND and EAL.
• Contribute to maintaining a focused and inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Help manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Offer academic and pastoral support to students across key stages.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in any subject core subjects, Psychology, Education, or Humanities preferred.
• Genuine passion for working in education and supporting young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and relate to students.
• A proactive, adaptable, and patient approach to working in schools.
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable, but not essential).
• An interest in progressing into teaching or further educational roles in the future.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What does GSL Education Offer?

• Competitive daily rates of £84 to £110, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Valuable classroom experience in supportive school environments.
• Guidance from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities to progress to teacher training or long-term school roles.

If you're a graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference, apply today to begin your journey in a rewarding and fulfilling school-based role.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Newcastle, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV and get in touch directly with Saif at (url removed) for more information.

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