Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Launch Your Career in Education with Protocol Education

Are you a recent graduate looking for meaningful work, valuable experience, and a chance to make a genuine impact?

At Protocol Education, we're seeking ambitious, enthusiastic graduates to support students 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, youth work, social work, speech and language therapy, or SEND support, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in diverse educational settings while building skills that will enhance your future career.

Why Choose Supply Work?

No two days are the same.

Working on a flexible supply basis gives you the opportunity to experience different schools, age groups, and educational environments while developing confidence, adaptability, and classroom expertise.

You'll gain exposure to:

✅ Primary education

✅ Secondary education

✅ Specialist SEND settings

✅ SEMH and alternative provisions

✅ One-to-one student support

✅ Small group interventions

✅ Classroom-based learning support

✅ Behaviour and pastoral support

This variety allows you to discover where your strengths lie while building an impressive portfolio of practical experience.

Your Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders to help students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Assisting learners with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting classroom learning activities
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience, and independence
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Every day presents an opportunity to positively influence a young person's educational journey.

A Fantastic Step Towards Teaching

Many of our graduates go on to pursue careers through routes such as:

• PGCE
• Schools Direct
• SCITT
• Teacher Apprenticeships
• Educational Psychology
• SEN Teaching
• Youth and Community Work

This role provides valuable school-based experience that universities, training providers, and employers actively look for.

You'll develop:

⭐ Classroom management skills

⭐ Behaviour management strategies

⭐ SEND knowledge and experience

⭐ Communication and leadership skills

⭐ Confidence working with children and young people

⭐ A strong understanding of school life and educational practice

Who We're Looking For

We welcome graduates from all degree backgrounds.

You may be studying or have completed:

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Sport
• Health & Social Care
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Childhood Studies
• Or any other degree subject

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Interested in a future career in education
• Positive, adaptable, and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Eager to learn and develop professionally

Previous experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, care work, youth work, sports coaching, or similar settings is advantageous but not essential.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings
• Free CPD and accredited training courses
• Ongoing professional development
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• A clear pathway into teaching and education careers

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience, develop professional skills, and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Protocol Education and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education. Build your experience, discover your strengths, and inspire the next generation while working across a variety of schools that need talented graduates like you.

Absolutely. Changing the title to Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grad TA) makes it more candidate-friendly and aligns with common education recruitment searches.

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 TAs) 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.