English Graduate

A well-regarded secondary school in Ponteland, Northumberland is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic English Graduate to join the team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

This is a school with high expectations, strong pastoral support, and a positive learning culture where students are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and purposeful environment where young people feel supported to succeed.

If you’re an English graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teaching or further education-based training, this could be a brilliant next step.

Ponteland, Northumberland
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & September Starts Available

The Role

As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 English lessons
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to reinforce learning
• Help students build confidence in reading, writing, and communication
• Support classroom engagement and behaviour management
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Encourage students to stay motivated and focused in lessons

You’ll gain valuable classroom experience while developing skills that are ideal for future teacher training.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• Strong routines and clear behaviour systems
• Supportive and visible leadership
• A positive and purposeful learning environment
• High expectations alongside strong pastoral support
• Collaborative staff teams and well-structured departments

It’s the kind of school where graduates are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow professionally.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• English graduates
• Individuals considering teaching or a PGCE
• Graduates interested in literacy and education
• Confident communicators who can build rapport
• Proactive individuals with a positive attitude

No prior school experience is required. If you’re enthusiastic, approachable, and willing to learn, you’ll be fully supported.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate and September starts available
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re an English graduate looking to gain classroom experience, build confidence, and make a real impact in a secondary school, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat things through, we’ll keep it straightforward and help you find the right fit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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