Graduate Classroom Assistant

Milk Education are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Classroom Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work or another child-focused profession. If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and want to gain invaluable classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Graduate Classroom Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Assisting children with a range of additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and independence in the classroom.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

No two days are the same, making this the perfect role for someone looking to develop valuable classroom experience before progressing into a career in education.

We’d love to hear from graduates in subjects such as:

• Psychology
• Education
• Childhood Studies
• English
• Maths
• Science
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Sport & Exercise Science
• Or any other degree with a genuine passion for working with children.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people through coaching, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, childcare or youth work.
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a willingness to learn.
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact in the classroom.

Why Join Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we’re passionate about connecting talented graduates with fantastic schools across Newcastle. Whether you’re looking to gain experience before teacher training or begin a rewarding career in education, we’ll support you every step of the way.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• A dedicated Primary consultant to support your journey.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• An easy-to-use online portal to manage your bookings and timesheets.

If you’re ready to gain hands-on classroom experience and make a real difference to children’s learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Graduate Classroom Assistant opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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