Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Youth Justice, Counselling, Speech & Language Therapy or SEND Support?

Protocol Education is recruiting ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in a successful secondary school in North Tyneside.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience in a school that combines high academic expectations with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and personal development. Whether you've studied Psychology, Criminology, English, History, Sports Science, Sociology or another degree subject, this role will provide the skills and experience that employers and postgraduate providers are looking for.

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.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and attendance.
• Build strong relationships that support students' confidence and wellbeing.
• Provide academic, pastoral and emotional support where required.
• Gain valuable experience of classroom practice, safeguarding and behaviour management.

Every day is different, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference while building a skillset that is highly valued across education, psychology and social care professions.

Ideal For Graduates Considering Careers In

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Counselling
• Speech & Language Therapy
• SEN and Inclusion
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Justice and Probation

We're Looking For

• A graduate with a degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, resilient and proactive attitude.
• The ability to build professional relationships quickly.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from graduates who have gained experience through volunteering, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, care work, customer service or university placements.

Why Graduates Choose Protocol Education

• Gain invaluable classroom experience before further study or teacher training.
• Develop practical skills in behaviour management, SEND support and safeguarding.
• Build experience supporting a wide range of learning and additional needs.
• Strengthen applications for postgraduate courses and future careers.
• Access excellent CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Work in a supportive school environment with experienced education professionals.
• Long-term opportunities with potential routes into permanent school employment.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while gaining the experience needed for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Protocol Education for a confidential discussion about this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in North Tyneside.