Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Gateshead Kickstart Your Career in Education Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about supporting young people and looking for an opportunity to gain experience in education across Gateshead and surrounding areas? At Teaching Personnel, we’re partnering with thriving secondary schools and colleges in the Gateshead region, offering exciting roles for Psychology graduates who are eager to apply their knowledge in the classroom. Schools are seeking graduates with an understanding of behaviour theory, well-being, and additional learning needs to support students in their educational journey. These positions offer invaluable hands-on experience that could pave the way for future career paths in teaching, educational psychology, or clinical roles. No prior experience necessary – just a passion for learning and a desire to make a difference. About the Role: Daily Rate: £90 - £100 Full & Part-Time Positions Available 1:1 Support for students needing additional help General Classroom Support Opportunities for Career Progression – Apply for our Future Teachers Programme starting in September 2025 Start Date: As soon as possible with roles lasting through the summer, potentially leading to a contract Impactful Work in a rewarding and dynamic environment The Ideal Candidate: Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with staff and students Confident in managing challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive classroom environment A genuine passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Mental Health (SEMH) Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to students' individual needs If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in education, we’d love to hear from you Please submit your CV through the link below. For further information, feel free to contact the Tyne Tees Secondary Branch. We look forward to hearing from you 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