Graduate Teaching Assistant

Launch Your Career in Education with Protocol Education

Just finished university? Wondering what's next?

If you're passionate about working with children and want to gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training, this could be the perfect first step.

Whether you're considering a PGCE, teacher training, educational psychology or a career supporting young people, becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant gives you the chance to make a real difference while building invaluable experience.

At Protocol Education, we'll match you with welcoming schools where you can learn, grow and discover the kind of educator you want to become.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same, but you could be:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging lessons
• Working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils
• Helping children build confidence, independence and a love of learning
• Supporting pupils with additional learning or SEND needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating an inclusive classroom
• Becoming a trusted adult who makes every school day a little brighter

Who we're looking for

We're looking for enthusiastic graduates who are keen to make a difference.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in any subject
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• A genuine interest in education and child development
• The confidence to build positive relationships with children and school staff

Previous experience working with children is helpful but isn't essential. Coaching, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering or youth work all count too.

Why start your journey with Protocol Education?

Starting your career can feel like a big step, but you won't be doing it alone.

When you join us, you'll receive:

✔ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✔ FREE Thrive training to boost your classroom confidence
✔ A dedicated consultant who'll support you throughout your journey
✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
✔ Flexible work to fit around your future plans
✔ Fast, straightforward registration
✔ Referral rewards for recommending friends

This role is ideal if you're considering:

• Teacher Training or a PGCE
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• SEN Teaching
• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Child Psychology
• Education and Learning Support

Ready to take your first step into education?

Every great teacher starts somewhere, and this could be where your journey begins.

Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat about Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities in your local area.

tosh.demirci@protocol-education.com 
☎️ 0208 971 1285

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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