Job Description:

Secondary Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Start Date: November 2026 Contract: Full-Time  Pay: £92.63-£110 per day (dependent on experience) Launch Your Career in Education Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work?   Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and aspiring educators to join our team as Graduate Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence in the classroom, and make a lasting impact on young people's learning and development.   Whether you're considering teacher training in the future or simply want to gain meaningful experience working with young people, this role offers the perfect foundation for your career. The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students across a range of subjects
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Support students with their academic progress, confidence, and engagement
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs
• Gain valuable experience in classroom management and behaviour support
• Build strong relationships with students, teachers, and support staff

What We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject area
• A passion for supporting young people and education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate and engage students
• High expectations for behaviour and learning
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
• Access to long-term and permanent positions within schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant
• Free access to high-quality CPD and training courses through our CPD Academy
• Valuable experience for those considering teacher training or a career in education
• Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary school settings

Ready to Take the First Step? If you're passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey towards a rewarding career 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.
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