Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Primary
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £75 to £110 per day, depending on experience
Contract type: Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and eager to support young learners in their academic journey?

The Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be an indispensable component in assisting instructors and fostering the development of young learners. To deliver engaging lessons, offer both individual and group help and contribute to the general good classroom environment, this position will entail tight collaboration with teachers. This position involves working closely with children to create a safe, nurturing and structured environment, promoting their well-being and personal development.

The School:

GSL Education ‘Newcastle Branch’ are currently working in partnership with an enthusiastic primary school in Gateshead that is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a recent graduate with a degree in Education or a related field.
  • Be truly invested in working alongside young children and dedicated to supporting their academic growth.
  • Possess strong communication and classroom management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a classroom effectively.
  • Have a methodical, understanding and compassionate approach to helping young students.
  • Have flexibility and adaptability to cover various subjects.
  • Possess a passion for education and supporting students' learning progress.
  • Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).


We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and help mould the future of our younger students.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Greater London.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Graduate Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.