Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning a career in teaching?

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Sunderland is looking for a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team in the new academic year. 

Known for its strong academic reputation, excellent pastoral care, and high expectations, this is a school where students are encouraged to achieve their very best and where graduates are supported to develop the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in education. 

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form within lessons
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
• Help students build confidence, independence, and resilience
• Support pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning needs
• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging lessons
• Gain first-hand experience of classroom teaching and behaviour management

This is an excellent opportunity to develop the practical skills needed for teacher training while making a genuine difference to students' learning.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-achieving secondary school with an excellent academic reputation
• Supportive and experienced teaching staff
• Outstanding experience for aspiring teachers
• Strong behaviour systems and positive learning culture
• Excellent CPD and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunity to progress into teacher training or a permanent school-based role

If you're considering a PGCE, School Direct, or another route into teaching, this role will provide invaluable classroom experience.

We're Looking For

• Graduates from any degree discipline
• Strong academic background and excellent communication skills
• Individuals with a genuine passion for education
• Positive role models who can build strong relationships with young people
• Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive graduates
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Whether you've recently graduated or are looking for a career change into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £120.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Dedicated consultant support
• Valuable classroom experience before teacher training
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment

Why Apply Through Protocol Education?

Every year, we help graduates secure school-based roles that lead to successful careers in teaching.

If you're passionate about inspiring young people and want to gain meaningful classroom experience in one of Northumberland's highest-performing secondary schools, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

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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