A friendly and forward-thinking primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a flexible, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, psychology, or education and want to gain valuable classroom experience. The role is part-time, term time only, working between 8.30am and 3.30pm. The Role You will work closely with teachers to support learning and create a positive classroom environment. Your responsibilities may include: • Supporting pupils during lessons to help them stay engaged • Working with small groups to reinforce learning • Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation • Encouraging participation and confidence • Supporting positive behaviour and routines Why This Role Is Ideal for Graduates This role provides a strong foundation for a future career in education. You will: • Gain hands-on classroom experience • Develop confidence working with children • Learn key behaviour management strategies • Strengthen your CV for teacher training applications Flexible Working That Fits Around You • Choose the days you want to work • Balance work with further study or commitments • Gain varied experience across different classrooms • Enjoy school holidays off Future Opportunities Many graduates progress into: • Teacher training programmes • SEN and pastoral roles • Long-term positions within schools Apply Today If you're a graduate looking to take your first step into education in Gateshead, apply today. Start building your future career in the classroom. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.