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

Protocol Education is recruiting an ambitious Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students in a thriving secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical classroom experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The school is committed to creating a culture of aspiration, inclusion and achievement, ensuring every student is supported to succeed academically, socially and personally.

Ashington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & September Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

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

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Pastoral 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.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Building strong relationships that improve confidence and resilience.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Working alongside SEND professionals, pastoral teams and safeguarding staff.
• Developing classroom management, behaviour support and safeguarding skills.

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

Why Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain practical classroom experience before teacher training or postgraduate study.
• Develop behaviour management and communication skills.
• Build experience supporting SEND and SEMH students.
• Strengthen applications for education, psychology and social care careers.
• Access specialist CPD and training opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Develop transferable skills valued across a wide range of professions.
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent school employment.

Why This Role?

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who want to gain meaningful experience working with young people while developing the skills and confidence needed for future careers within education and beyond.

You'll become part of a supportive staff team dedicated to helping students realise their potential and achieve ambitious goals.

We're Looking For

• 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:

• Tutoring
• Sports coaching
• Youth work
• Care work
• Mentoring
• Volunteering
• Customer service
• University placements

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
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're looking to build valuable experience while making a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in Ashington.