Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – September Start

Full time & Part-time options available

Company – Milk Education

About Milk

Education:

Milk Education is a purpose-driven education agency dedicated to placing graduates into rewarding roles within schools where they can make a real impact. We work closely with schools across Durham supporting students who need additional guidance to succeed both academically and personally.

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience in education? Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in local schools, supporting students with additional needs including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, youth workers, or social workers to build valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference in young people’s lives.

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within the classroom
• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Help students stay focused, motivated, and on task
• Support children with SEN needs such as autism (ASD), SLD, ADHD, and SEMH
• Use behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies when required
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour
• Assist with classroom preparation and resource organisation
• Monitor and report on student progress and engagement

• Recent graduates (Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, Sports Science, or similar)
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in careers such as teaching, educational psychology, or youth work
• Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

This role is more than just classroom support — it’s a stepping stone into a meaningful career. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working with students who require additional support, helping you develop key skills in behaviour management, communication, and pastoral care.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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