Graduate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead
Pay Scale: £90-100 a day
Perfect for Psychology, Education & Social Science graduates
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Thinking about a future career in educational psychology, teaching, mental health, or social care?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful experience working with pupils who have experienced trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.
The school offers a calm, structured and nurturing environment, grounded in trauma-informed practice and strong pastoral support. You’ll be supported by experienced staff while developing practical skills that are highly valued in education and mental health settings.
What you’ll gain from this role:
Hands-on experience supporting children with SEMH needs
Exposure to trauma-informed and restorative approaches
Experience working alongside teachers, staff and external professionals
Practical skills in behaviour support, emotional regulation and de-escalation
A strong foundation for careers in education, psychology and mental health
Your day-to-day role will include:
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Helping young people manage emotions and behaviour positively
Using calm, consistent strategies to support regulation and engagement
Building trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting learning and classroom participation
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
We’re looking for graduates who are:
Degree-qualified
Patient, empathetic and resilient
Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
Keen to gain long-term, meaningful experience
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
Free CPD training to build your confidence and skills
Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Apply now with your CV
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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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