Early Career Teacher (ECT)/ Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their supportive team as Early Career Teachers or Graduate Teaching Assistants. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a variety of educational settings, working with young people and supporting their learning journey. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in education. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time opportunities, this role provides a pathway to a fulfilling career in teaching and education support.

Benefits

Continued professional development

Up to 13 weeks of holiday

Dedicated educational consultant

Refer-a-friend scheme

Competitive salary

Work flexibility

Qualifications

• Must have or be nearing completion of PGCE/teaching training.
• Experience with young people is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in an educational setting.
• Assist in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Special Educational Needs Awareness

Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Advertisement: Early Career Teacher/Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds & Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP

Have you nearly completed your PGCE/teaching training and will soon be an Early Careers Teacher (ECT)? Are you eager to secure your ideal teaching post for September 2025? Or perhaps you're looking to get ahead of other Early Career Teachers by gaining paid teaching experience starting in June 2025?

Maybe you're a graduate eager to gain experience working with young people and considering a career path in teaching, SEND Coordination, or as an Educational Psychologist. Do you want to explore a career as a special needs teaching assistant, behaviour support worker, graduate teaching assistant or cover supervisor?

At Protocol Education, we are partnered with schools across Leeds & Wakefield to recruit for a variety of teaching and support roles. Whether you're looking for long-term contracts, permanent positions or flexible daily supply work, we have opportunities that could be perfect for you.

We'd love to hear from early career teachers and graduates who are looking to explore exciting career opportunities within the education sector. Join our ambitious, progressive, and supportive team of educators at Protocol Education!

Contract Details:

• Full-time or part-time roles available (minimum of 3 days required; Monday – Friday)
• Term time only – in line with the local authority academic calendar
• Working hours: 8:15 am – 3:15 pm

Benefits of working for Protocol Education:

• Continued professional development opportunities available throughout the year
• Up to 13 weeks / 65 days of holiday per annum
• A dedicated educational consultant offering career and personal support
• Refer-a-friend scheme with monetary rewards
• Competitive salary
• Work flexibility

If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting children and young people in an educational setting, we want to hear from you!

APPLY NOW or send your CV to [e-mail].

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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