Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and looking to make a real impact in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Psychology graduates and other subject specialists to join dynamic secondary schools and colleges in the Newcastle area as Graduate Teaching Assistants.
Our client schools are actively seeking graduates who have a solid understanding of psychology and are eager to apply their academic knowledge to support students with a range of needs. Whether you have a background in Psychology, English, Maths, or Science, this role will allow you to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a school setting while contributing to the well-being, academic development, and behaviour of students.
Key Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: £1400 - £1700 per month, based on your experience and hours.
- Full-Time Role: Starting April 2025 or even sooner!
- Growth & Development: Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your skills and progress towards teaching or other educational careers.
- Hands-on Experience: Perfect for graduates considering Education Psychology, clinical courses, or any role supporting children and young people.
- Supportive Environment: Work closely with the SENCO, study centre supervisor, and other teaching staff to help students excel academically and socially.
The Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Assist in classrooms and small-group interventions.
- Support students with Special Educational Needs and Mental Health (SEMH), focusing on both academic and personal growth.
- Help monitor students’ progress and provide targeted support where needed.
- Engage with students in a compassionate, patient, and understanding manner, ensuring their needs are met in a positive and inclusive environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong Communication Skills: You’ll need to build positive relationships with both staff and students.
- Patient and Empathetic: Be prepared to support students through challenges and assist in creating a nurturing learning environment.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Confidently manage behaviour and difficult situations while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
- Genuine Interest in Education: Whether it’s Psychology or another subject, a passion for helping young people thrive is key.
- Experience in Supporting Young People: If you’ve worked with young people before or have specific tutoring experience, this would be highly desirable.
This role is a fantastic stepping stone for those looking to pursue a career in education, especially in teaching, educational psychology, or clinical psychology. It’s the ideal opportunity to develop your skills, gain first-hand classroom experience, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
Ready to take the next step in your educational career? Apply now via the link below, attaching your CV, for immediate consideration.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
