Art Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking an Art Graduate Teaching Assistant in South Shields to support SEND pupils. The role emphasizes creativity and emotional well-being, helping students express themselves through art. Candidates should have a degree in Art or a related field, with a passion for supporting children with additional needs. This full-time position offers training and support while fostering a creative learning atmosphere.

Benefits

Full training and on-the-job support

Opportunity to inspire creativity in learning

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support art-based learning and creative projects across the school.
• Help pupils express themselves through art, craft, and design.
• Encourage pupils’ engagement through creative learning.

Skills

Supporting children with additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Education

Degree in Art, Design, or a related subject

Job description

Art Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary (Creative SEND Support)

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Start date: Immediate

About the role

Are you an Art graduate looking to make a difference in education? Join a nurturing secondary SEND provision in South Shields, supporting pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs. This role blends creativity and care — using art and expression to inspire confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Support art-based learning and creative projects across the school.
• Help pupils express themselves through art, craft, and design.
• Assist in managing classroom behaviour and building positive relationships.
• Encourage pupils’ engagement and independence through creative learning.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver inspiring, inclusive lessons.

About you

• Degree in Art, Design, or a related subject.
• A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills.
• No formal experience required — just enthusiasm, creativity, and empathy.

What’s in it for you

• Fantastic opportunity to gain experience in education and SEND.
• Full training and on-the-job support from experienced staff.
• Opportunity to inspire and make learning more creative and meaningful.

If you believe creativity changes lives, this is your chance to prove it — apply today.

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 undergo or have undergone a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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