Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants (TAs) within primary schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference in young pupils’ lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support primary-aged pupils in the classroom

• Work 1:1 or in small groups

• Assist the class teacher with learning activities

• Help create a positive, engaging learning environment

• Support children with a range of needs, including SEN

• A Psychology graduate (or related degree)

• A genuine interest in working in a classroom setting

• Experience working with children – whether inside a school, nursery, youth club, summer camp, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or other child-based settingsAll experience with children is valuable and welcomed

• Positive, proactive and adaptable attitude

• Strong communication skills

We are looking for candidates to:

• Sign up for Teaching Assistant work during the Summer Term

• Be considered for long-term or day to day role for summer and September

• Secure longer-term placements if desired

Whether you're looking for flexible experience or hoping to secure a permanent position, we would love to hear from you.

• £95 – £110 per day

• Paid weekly

• Flexible and long-term opportunities available

• Valuable school-based experience to support future career goals

If you’re ready to gain meaningful classroom experience and support young learners, apply today and start your journey in education with us.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English