Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grad TA)

Kickstart Your Career in Education with Protocol Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference to young people's lives?

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants (Grad TA's) to work on a flexible supply basis across a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools throughout Durham and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, or SEND support, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable school-based experience and develop highly transferable skills.

Why Become a Grad TA?

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll gain first-hand experience in a variety of educational settings, helping you discover where your passions and strengths lie.

You'll have the opportunity to work across:

✅ Primary Schools

✅ Secondary Schools

✅ Specialist SEND Schools

✅ Alternative Provisions

✅ SEMH Settings

✅ One-to-One Support Roles

✅ Small Group Intervention Programmes

No two days are the same, giving you a unique insight into education while building confidence and experience.

Your Role

As a Grad TA, you'll work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Delivering small group interventions
• Assisting students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Supporting classroom learning and engagement
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Creating a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive

The Perfect First Step Into Teaching

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers through:

• PGCE
• Schools Direct
• SCITT
• Teacher Apprenticeships
• Educational Psychology
• SEND Teaching
• Youth Work
• Behaviour Support

You'll gain experience that teacher training providers and schools highly value while developing practical classroom skills that cannot be learned from textbooks alone.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome graduates from all degree backgrounds.

You could be studying or have completed a degree in:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Education Studies
• English
• Maths
• Science
• Sports Coaching
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Or any other subject

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Considering a future in education
• Positive, resilient and adaptable
• Strong communicators
• Eager to learn and develop professionally

Experience working with children through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, youth work or care settings is desirable but not essential.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to Primary, Secondary and SEND placements
• Free CPD and professional development training
• Ongoing career support and guidance
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• A pathway into teaching and other education-based careers

Apply Today

If you're a graduate looking for meaningful work, valuable experience and a chance to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Protocol Education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grad TA) and gain the skills, confidence and experience needed to build a successful career in education while making a positive impact every day.