Graduate Learning Support Assistant

A large, well-regarded secondary school in Ponteland, serving a wide catchment across Northumberland and the Newcastle fringe, is looking for a motivated Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join the team.

This school is known for its strong academic outcomes, excellent behaviour standards and well-structured support systems. It offers an ideal environment for graduates to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a setting where expectations are high and support is consistent.

If you are considering a future in teaching, educational psychology or working with young people, this role provides a strong foundation.

Ponteland, Northumberland (just outside Newcastle)
£90 – £110 per day (PAYE) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils across KS3 and KS4

• Support students with SEND including ASD, ADHD and dyslexia

• Help pupils stay engaged and on task in lessons

• Work alongside teachers to adapt resources and tasks

• Support academic progress and build pupil confidence

• Contribute to a calm, focused classroom environment

You will gain exposure to a range of subjects and year groups, building valuable classroom experience.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• Clear routines and strong behaviour systems

• A calm, purposeful learning environment

• Supportive and visible senior leadership

• Well-organised departments and collaborative teams

• High expectations for both pupils and staff

This is a school where systems work — allowing support staff to focus on impact and development.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates across any subject area

• Individuals considering teacher training or PGCE routes

• Those interested in educational psychology or SEND support

• Confident communicators who enjoy working with young people

No prior school experience is required — attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are key.

Pay & Benefits

• £90 – £110 per day (PAYE only)

• Weekly pay

• Immediate start

• Ongoing CPD (SEND, safeguarding, behaviour management)

• Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles

• Dedicated consultant support

If you are a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a high-performing Ponteland secondary school, apply today to discuss this opportunity.

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.

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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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