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.

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.

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.