Graduate Teaching Assistant

2 months ago


Durham, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Exciting Graduate Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Role in Durham

Are you a recent graduate ready to jumpstart your career in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join a fantastic school in Durham as a Teaching Assistant. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in students' lives while gaining invaluable experience.

Position Details:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Pay: £420 - £500 per week
  • Contract: Full-Time

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) requirements. You'll work closely with small groups, providing tailored support through their Educational Healthcare Plans (EHCPs). This is a unique opportunity to build strong, positive relationships with students and help them reach their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.

What We're Looking For:

  • Recent University Graduate looking to start a career in education
  • Awareness of SEN and SEMH and their impact on student learning
  • Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check (we can assist)
  • Ability to provide two professional references from the last two years

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support aligned with students' EHCPs
  • Build strong, trusting relationships to foster student development
  • Track and monitor student progress, providing feedback to students, teachers, and parents
  • Adhere to safeguarding protocols and manage any challenges that arise

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

  • Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel and the school to help you grow
  • Opportunity for teacher training and potential for a permanent role
  • A rewarding experience that could be the first step in your teaching career

If you're a graduate eager to embark on a fulfilling career in education, apply now with your CV This role offers an exciting path into teaching while making a genuine difference in students' lives.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.



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