Just graduated? Ready to try the classroom for size?
If you’re a recent graduate wondering what to do next—and you’ve got a heart for helping young people—this is your perfect launchpad. We’re placing Graduate Teaching Assistants in welcoming schools across Lewisham, and the experience is gold (especially if teaching’s on your radar).
Support pupils, pick up skills, and find out if education is your calling—all while earning and learning on the job.
Your day-to-day might include:
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Supporting individual pupils and small groups with learning, behaviour, or confidence
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Assisting teachers during lessons and transitions
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Helping create a safe, structured, and positive classroom vibe
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Being that steady, friendly face kids can rely on
This is ideal for:
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Graduates in Psychology, Education, English, or any people-focused degree
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Future teachers looking for solid, school-based experience
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Anyone with great communication skills and a desire to make a difference
No school experience? No worries.
We’ll show you the ropes with free CPD, personalised guidance, and a friendly consultant who knows Lewisham schools inside out.
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies, no stress
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Free online training and CPD courses
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Flexible roles in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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Local, supportive consultants who’ve got your back
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Referral rewards when you recommend a friend
Apply now and take your first steps into education with confidence. Lewisham schools are ready for you.
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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