Graduate Teaching Assistant - Gateshead Primary School

A welcoming primary school in Gateshead is looking for a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils and gain valuable classroom experience.

This role is perfect for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development and want to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.

The role is part-time, term time only, with working hours between 8.30am and 3.30pm.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils and teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons to help them stay focused and engaged
• Working with small groups to reinforce learning
• Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities
• Encouraging pupils’ confidence and participation
• Helping to create a calm and structured classroom environment

Why This Role Is Ideal for Graduates

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real classroom experience before committing to further training or qualifications.

You will:

• Build confidence working with children
• Gain insight into how schools operate
• Develop key skills in behaviour management and communication
• Strengthen your CV for teacher training or postgraduate study

A Supportive School Environment

The school has a strong focus on supporting staff and helping them develop professionally.

You’ll be working alongside experienced teachers who are happy to guide and support you as you build your experience.

Future Career Opportunities

Many graduates who start in roles like this go on to pursue careers in:

• Teaching (PGCE / Schools Direct)
• Educational Psychology
• SEN and pastoral support roles

Apply Today

If you're a graduate looking to take your first step into education in a welcoming Gateshead primary school, apply today.

Start building your future career in education.

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.

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