English Graduate – Literacy Support LSA

Durham
£85–£100 per day
Full-time | September start

Love literature but want something more people-focused than publishing?

This Durham SEMH school is looking for an English graduate to support literacy and communication for pupils who’ve fallen behind.

Many of these students struggle because of confidence, not capability.

Your role:

• Supporting reading and writing interventions
• Helping pupils access English lessons
• Running small group literacy sessions
• Encouraging communication skills
• Supporting emotional regulation in lessons

You’ll gain:
• Classroom experience
• Behaviour management skills
• Insight into inclusive education
• A strong foundation for teacher training

Thinking about a PGCE? This gives you real classroom experience before you commit.

Why Protocol?

• Personal consultant guidance
• FREE CPD Academy access
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Long-term roles with progression potential

Help pupils find their voice, while finding your path too.

5️⃣ Psychology or Criminology Graduate – SEMH Mentor

Gateshead
£90–£105 per day
Full-time

This one’s for the grads who want to work directly with behaviour and mental health.

This Gateshead provision needs calm, confident graduates who aren’t afraid of challenge and genuinely care about outcomes.

You’ll:

• Work 1:1 with high-need pupils
• Support emotional regulation strategies
• Model positive behaviour
• Assist teachers in structured lessons
• Be part of a trauma-informed team

It’s fast-paced. It’s challenging. It’s unbelievably rewarding.

Brilliant stepping stone into:
• Educational Psychology
• Mental Health support roles
• Teaching
• Social work

Why Protocol Education?

• SEND-focused CPD
• Weekly pay
• Local placements
• Career pathway conversations

If you want real-world experience that goes beyond theory, this is your moment.

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.

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