Graduate Teaching Assistant – Teacher Training Opportunities

Start Your Career in Education This September

Are you a graduate looking for a rewarding role that offers genuine career progression?

Protocol Education is recruiting ambitious graduates to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Whether you're planning a PGCE, School Direct, or a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work or youth work, this is one of the best ways to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference to young people's lives.

Many of our Graduate Teaching Assistants go on to secure teacher training places and permanent school-based roles after gaining invaluable classroom experience.

Newcastle | North Tyneside | Northumberland
£92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time & Part-Time | September Starts | Long-Term Opportunities

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers to support students both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Supporting students with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia and SEMH needs
• Helping students build confidence, resilience and independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Gaining valuable experience in classroom management and behaviour strategies

Every day offers the opportunity to develop new skills while making a genuine impact on students' education.

Perfect for Graduates In...

We'd love to hear from graduates in any subject, including:

• Psychology
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Sports Science
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Computer Science
• Languages
• Or any other degree with a genuine passion for working with young people

No previous school experience is required. If you're enthusiastic, resilient, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Every year, we help graduates launch rewarding careers in education.

This role is ideal if you're considering:

• Teacher Training (PGCE or School Direct)
• Educational Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• SEN Teaching
• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Careers supporting children and young people

We'll work with you to match you with schools where you can develop your skills, gain confidence, and build the experience employers and universities are looking for.

We're Looking For

• Graduates with a degree in any subject
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive and professional individuals
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong role models who can build positive relationships with students

Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Long-term placements with permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Why Apply?

Schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are already recruiting for September, and demand for enthusiastic graduates is high.

If you're looking for a role that will strengthen your CV, develop your confidence, and open the door to a rewarding career in education, this is the perfect place to start.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunities available.

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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