Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £90-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience and take the first step towards a career in education?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work, who want to make a real impact while developing their professional skills in a supportive school environment.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both teachers and students to ensure a positive and productive learning experience. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to students who need additional guidance

Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities

Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment

Supporting students with academic progress, confidence, and engagement

Working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning strategies for individual student needs

Applying and developing your subject knowledge within the classroom

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for graduates who are passionate about education and eager to support young people in their learning journey. The successful candidate will have:

A relevant degree and strong subject knowledge

A genuine interest in working within secondary education

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

High expectations for behaviour, engagement, and learning

Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

Dedicated support from experienced education consultants

Access to a wide range of flexible work opportunities (full-time and part-time)

Free CPD training courses through our CPD Academy to support your development

Valuable school-based experience to help you progress towards teacher training or other careers in education

If you're ready to gain hands-on classroom experience and inspire the next generation of learners, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey in education with Teaching Personnel.

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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