Just finished uni and wondering what’s next? Want a role that actually means something?
We’re looking for graduates to step into a Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Gateshead, supporting children in primary schools. If you’ve been searching for graduate jobs in schools, Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead, or a starting point in SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this is a brilliant place to begin.
This role is perfect if you’re considering teaching, educational psychology, or working with children long-term. It gives you real, hands-on experience, not just theory.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Contract: Term-time only, school holidays off
What your day will look like:
• Starting the morning by welcoming pupils and helping them settle
• Supporting lessons across subjects, from phonics to maths
• Working 1:1 with children who need extra support
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged, and confident
• Supporting behaviour in a calm, positive way
• Building relationships that help children feel safe and understood
What we’re looking for:
• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or similar
• Confident communicators who can build rapport quickly
• Patient, empathetic, and positive individuals
• Anyone serious about exploring a career in education
Why work through Protocol Education?
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD Academy, build skills in SEND and behaviour support
• A dedicated consultant guiding you every step
• Opportunities across a range of Gateshead primary schools
• Long-term roles and teacher training pathways
• Experience that strengthens PGCE or teacher training applications
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends
If you’re serious about finding graduate jobs in schools, this is one of the most rewarding Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead and a strong entry into SEND support jobs.
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.
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