Graduate Learning Support Assistant – September 2025 Start
Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic graduates from all disciplines to work as Learning Support Assistants within a large and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle from September 2025.
About the School
This is a thriving, ambitious secondary academy educatingstudents aged 11–18. As part of a respected multi-academy trust, it is known for its inclusive ethos, commitment to academic excellence, and rich cultural diversity. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a strong emphasis on pastoral care and personal development, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential. Its learning support provision is well-established and highly regarded for nurturing students with a wide range of additional needs.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
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Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students with additional needs
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Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons and maintaining an inclusive learning environment
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Support students’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development
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Contribute to a positive, respectful school culture that values all learners
Key Details
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Start date: September 2025
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Location: Newcastle (excellent transport links)
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Contract: Initially employed by Protocol Education, with the potential to transition to a permanent school contract after a qualifying period
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Experience: No previous school-based experience required; full training and induction provided
Who is this role suitable for?
This opportunity is ideal for graduates considering a career in:
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Teaching
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Educational Psychology
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Youth work or pastoral support
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) specialism
Your subject knowledge, adaptability, and commitment to making a difference will be highly valued within the team.
Why join Protocol Education?
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Competitive weekly pay
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Access to ongoing professional development and training
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A dedicated consultant to support your placement and career progression
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The opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience before undertaking further study or teacher training
If you are a graduate seeking a rewarding role where you can positively impact young people’s lives while developing your skills and confidence in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now through Protocol Education to begin your journey into a fulfilling career in education.
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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