Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Gateshead – Education and Training
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: 8:30–15:30, Monday to Friday
Start: April 2026
Pay: £107-£115 per day
Are you a graduate looking to start a career in education?
Do you want a rewarding role where you can support children’s learning, confidence and development in a primary school setting?
We are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants on behalf of a welcoming Primary School in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and gaining hands-on classroom experience before progressing into teaching, education support, or childcare-related careers.
The school is seeking enthusiastic and committed graduates who can support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You will be working with children who may need additional support to access learning, including those with SEND, speech and language needs, or social and emotional barriers to learning.
This is a full-time, term-time only role starting April 2026, working Monday to Friday, 8:30–15:30.
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Gateshead – Education and Training
What you will be doing:
• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across the primary curriculum
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Helping children who need additional support to access learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom
• Supporting children with reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills
• Promoting independence, confidence and social development
• Assisting with classroom routines, transitions and learning structure
• Working closely with teaching staff to support individual pupil needs
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build practical classroom experience and make a real difference to children’s education.
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Gateshead – Education and Training
We would love to hear from you if you have:
• A degree in any subject (2:2 and above)
• A genuine interest in working with children in an educational setting
• Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, positivity and a proactive attitude
• A willingness to learn and take on training and guidance from school staff
No prior school-based experience is required—full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Gateshead – Education and Training
Why work with Milk Education?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free Lesson Plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role
Email: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk
Phone: 0191 486 2500