Graduate Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

GSL Education; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is offering a full-time role for a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Middlesbrough, starting in September 2025. This position is ideal for motivated graduates aspiring to build their careers in education, providing invaluable classroom experience while supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 students in a vibrant secondary school environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Personalised support from education consultants

Access to CPD workshops

Ethical recruitment processes

Qualifications

• A university degree in any discipline, with a strong academic background.
• Genuine interest in the education sector, particularly with Secondary students.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young adults while demonstrating patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons across various subjects.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom preparation and behaviour management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Empathy

Motivational Skills

Education

University degree in any discipline

Job description

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GSL Education

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Launch Your Career in Education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Secondary)!

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

Are you a motivated graduate aspiring to pursue a rewarding career in education? Are you seeking an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school environment before committing to teacher training or further qualifications?

GSL Education are delighted to offer a full-time opportunity for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support learning across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a vibrant and inclusive secondary school based in Middlesbrough, starting in September 2025.

About the Role / Role Overview

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work under the direction of teaching staff to provide tailored academic and behavioural support to students. This position is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching, psychology, youth work, or educational support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible lessons across a variety of subjects.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organisation of resources, and behaviour management.
• Provide pastoral support and encourage a positive school ethos.
• Offer targeted intervention to pupils who require additional help.
• Help monitor pupil progress and contribute to planning and assessment discussions.

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in any discipline, with a strong academic background.
• A genuine interest in working within the education sector, particularly with Secondary students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff and parents.
• The ability to inspire and motivate young adults while demonstrating patience and empathy.
• 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).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates reflective of experience and role.
• Personalised support from experienced education consultants.
• Access to CPD workshops and networking with likeminded professionals.
• Ethical recruitment processes committed to child welfare and candidate development.

If you are an enthusiastic graduate with the passion to support young learners and the ambition to progress into teaching or educational support, apply today to become a valued member of a forward-thinking secondary school in Middlesbrough.

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 ‘Grad TA (Secondary)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and get in touch directly with Saif at [emailprotected] for more information.

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