Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: County Durham
Start Date: January 2025
Contract: Full-time (Temp to Perm)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (DOE)
Are you a passionate graduate eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to build your confidence in the classroom and kick-start a rewarding career in education?
This is your opportunity to take that first step.
Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated and enthusiastic University Graduates to join our partner schools across County Durham. If you’re excited by the idea of supporting pupils, inspiring learning, and gaining hands-on classroom experience, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creating a positive, inspiring and supportive learning environment
Working closely with students, providing both group and 1:1 support
Collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and interventions
Using your subject strengths to boost pupil confidence and progress
Developing professional classroom skills that will support your future teaching career
Who We’re Looking For
A degree in any subject (Education preferred but not essential)
Experience working with young people or in a classroom (desirable)
A valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Strong communication, teamwork and organisation skills
A genuine passion for education and helping pupils succeed
If you’re proactive, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact, you’ll thrive in this role.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term development
Exceptional support from experienced education consultants
A variety of welcoming schools across County Durham
A fantastic springboard into teacher training or school-based careers
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited to start your journey into teaching, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your first step toward a fulfilling, meaningful career.
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.
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