Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Secondary schools across Sunderland are seeking graduates to support pupils with additional learning needs across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role involves working within lessons, delivering targeted interventions, and collaborating closely with teaching staff and SEN teams to help students access the curriculum and stay engaged in learning.

This opportunity is well suited to graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in secondary education, SEND support, or pastoral-focused settings.

Key Responsibilities for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant:

• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs in the classroom

• Providing one-to-one or small-group support

• Assisting with planned interventions and tailored support strategies

• Promoting inclusive learning and positive engagement

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

Requirements for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant:

• A degree in any subject (education, psychology, or related fields welcomed)

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential

• A genuine interest in SEND, inclusion, or secondary education

• A professional and proactive approach to working in schools

This position offers valuable experience for graduates considering careers in education, SEND, psychology, or other child-focused professions.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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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