Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: Easter 2026

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: £90–£100 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience in education? Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference in their lives?

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated and compassionate Psychology Graduates Teaching Assistant to work across schools in Gateshead. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Youth Work or Social Care.

• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support their learning
• Build positive, trusting relationships to promote engagement, confidence and wellbeing
• Support students with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored support and interventions
• Monitor student progress and communicate any concerns effectively with teaching staff
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical skills in behaviour management, safeguarding, emotional regulation and classroom support.

• A degree in Psychology (or a related field)
• A compassionate, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

• Competitive daily pay
• Flexible start dates
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities, including THRIVE
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
• Valuable experience to support future career pathways

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.

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