Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Scarborough and surrounding areas
Contract: Term Time Only, Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Salary: £92 – £125 per day
Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education?
GSL Education is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Scarborough and the surrounding areas from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, speech and language therapy, or other careers supporting children and young people.
We work with a variety of settings, including specialist schools supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, residential education provisions, and inclusive primary schools that cater for children with a range of additional learning needs. These roles provide a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your skills in behaviour support, communication, safeguarding, and classroom practice.
About the Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
- Encouraging pupil engagement and confidence in learning
- Supporting children with additional needs, including SEMH, autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Graduate Teaching Assistant Will Have:
- A degree in any subject area
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to long-term and permanent positions
- Free safeguarding and CPD training including an SEN Diploma, Autism Awareness and a Level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate to name a few
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Valuable experience within a variety of educational settings
Whether you are looking to gain experience before embarking on teacher training or seeking a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to work with GSL Education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Scarborough. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link, or contact Kerry Fowler for more information.