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Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol EducationNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
4 days ago
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Job description

Job Title : Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Location : Newcastle

Salary : £480–£520 per week (PAYE – no umbrella fees)

Contract : Full-time | Long-Term | Term-time only

Start Date : September 2025

Launch Your Career in Education – Make an Impact from Day One

Are you a graduate with a passion for helping young people succeed? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your journey in education as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Newcastle .

Whether you're aiming for a career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth development, this hands-on role gives you the experience and mentorship to grow—while making a genuine difference in the lives of students every day.

About the Role

You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, supporting students across a range of subjects including English, Maths, Science , and more. You’ll be providing tailored academic support, boosting confidence, and helping students build the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering one-to-one and small-group support for students who need extra help

Assisting with classroom activities and reinforcing key subject content

Supporting the development of independent study skills and learning strategies

Helping create an inclusive, encouraging learning environment

Collaborating with teachers to adapt materials and plan interventions

Motivating and mentoring students to build confidence and raise aspirations

What We're Looking For

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher—just someone with a positive mindset and the drive to support others. We’re especially keen to hear from recent graduates in :

Education

English, Maths, or Science

Psychology, Social Sciences, or Humanities

You should also bring :

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A patient, empathetic approach to support

A genuine interest in education and pupil development

A flexible, team-oriented attitude

Previous experience in schools or youth work is a bonus, but not essential—we’ll support you with the guidance you need to succeed.

Why Join This School?

A culture of academic achievement , personal growth , and inclusivity

A strong support network of experienced educators and mentors

An environment where your contributions are valued and your development matters

Located in Newcastle with excellent transport links

What You’ll Get from Protocol Education

Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella deductions)

Free access to training and online CPD

Ongoing mentoring and support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities to transition into teacher training or other education pathways

Referral bonuses when you recommend someone else

If you’re ready to take your first step into a rewarding education career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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Learning Support Assistant • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England