Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in secondary schools across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical classroom experience, develop highly transferable skills and make a genuine difference to young people's lives. Whether you've studied Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, English, History, Sports Science, Education or another degree subject, this role will provide the experience and development needed to progress your career.

Newcastle | North Tyneside | Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Immediate & September Starts | Long-Term Opportunities

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you could work as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• SEMH Support Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant

You'll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting students with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Building positive relationships that improve student confidence and engagement.
• Supporting behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Working alongside teaching staff, SEND professionals and pastoral teams.
• Developing safeguarding, behaviour management and classroom management skills.

Every day presents new opportunities to positively impact a young person's education and future.

Ideal For Graduates Considering Careers In

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Counselling
• Youth Work
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Justice
• SEND Support

We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Confidence building relationships with students and staff.
• Resilience, adaptability and enthusiasm.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've worked in customer service, coaching, tutoring, care, mentoring, youth work or volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Graduates Choose Protocol Education

• Gain practical classroom experience before further study or teacher training.
• Develop skills highly valued by schools and employers.
• Build experience supporting SEND and SEMH students.
• Access specialist CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible placements to suit your circumstances.
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent school positions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey.

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
• Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support

Apply Today

If you're looking to make a genuine difference while building valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunities available across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tynesid