Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Job Title : Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Help Students Thrive, One Lesson at a Time

Location : Newcastle

Salary : £89–£108 per day

Contract : Full-time, Term Time Only

Start Date : September 2025

Got a degree and a knack for explaining things clearly? This could be your next step.

We’re working with a vibrant secondary school in Newcastle that’s looking for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is all about inclusivity, growth, and giving every student the tools to succeed—inside the classroom and beyond.

If you're thinking about a career in teaching or youth support, this is the perfect place to start.

What you'll be doing :

Supporting students across core subjects like English, Maths, and Science

Delivering 1 : 1 and small group sessions to help students grasp tricky concepts

Helping pupils build study habits, confidence, and organisation skills

Working alongside teachers to tailor learning for students with additional needs

Bringing patience, energy, and encouragement to each day in the classroom

What we're looking for :

A degree in Education, English, Maths, Science, Psychology, or a related field

Excellent communication skills and a calm, friendly approach

A genuine desire to support young people academically and emotionally

Someone reliable, proactive, and ready to muck in wherever needed

Previous experience with young people is a bonus—but if you’ve got the right attitude and transferable skills (tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work), we want to hear from you.

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella faff

FREE CPD including behaviour management and SEND essentials

Support from a local consultant who knows Newcastle schools

Opportunities to build experience ahead of teacher training or education careers

Quick, friendly registration and long-term placements

This is more than just a graduate role—it’s a chance to start shaping futures while building your own. If you're ready to get started, we’d love to chat.

Apply now or drop us a message to find out more.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them achieve their full potential.

Patience, empathy, and the ability to inspire and motivate students.

Previous experience in an educational setting or working with young people is advantageous but not essential

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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