Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling or SEND Support?

Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in a successful secondary school in North Tyneside. This is an excellent opportunity to apply the knowledge and transferable skills gained through your degree while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Whether you've studied Psychology, Criminology, English, History, Sports Science, Sociology or another subject, this role can provide the experience and professional development needed to take the next step in your career.

North Tyneside
£92.63 - £108.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Work with students who require additional academic or pastoral support.
• Support pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Help students build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SEND teams and pastoral professionals.
• Create positive relationships that help students thrive academically and socially.

Every day offers the chance to develop practical educational experience while positively impacting students' learning and wellbeing.

We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude.
• The ability to build professional relationships quickly.
• Resilience, adaptability and enthusiasm.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've tutored, coached sports, volunteered, worked in customer service, mentoring or youth settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Graduates Choose Protocol Education

• Gain valuable experience before teacher training or postgraduate study.
• Develop behaviour management and classroom support skills.
• Build experience supporting SEND and SEMH students.
• Strengthen applications for education, psychology and social care careers.
• Access specialist CPD and training opportunities.
• Work within a supportive secondary school environment.
• Long-term opportunities with potential routes into permanent employment.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable experience in education while making a real difference to young people's futures, we'd love to hear from you.

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