Job description
Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Northumberland
Salary: £95 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time | Part-time | Long-term & Day-to-day
Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in education and make a real difference in the classroom?
GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your skills in a supportive school environment.
About the Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and assist pupils with their learning across a range of subjects. You will work with individuals and small groups, helping to build confidence, improve understanding, and encourage positive behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teaching and learning across the classroom
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
- Assist with lesson preparation and classroom activities
- Encourage student engagement and participation
- Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with SEN
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times
Requirements:
- A degree in any subject
- Passion for working with children and young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and positive attitude
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one
- Flexible and reliable approach to work
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates (£95–£115 per day)
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule
- Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching
- Support from experienced and dedicated consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Graduate Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.