English Graduate Teaching Assistant | Year 1 | January Start

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking an English Graduate Teaching Assistant for a Year 1 class starting in January. The role involves supporting early reading and writing, assisting with lesson preparation, and providing group support. Ideally, candidates should hold an English degree and show a strong interest in education. Experience with children is advantageous. This is a temporary role with opportunities for training and potential permanent placement.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to free training and CPD

Supportive consultants

Qualifications

• Committed, kind, and keen to learn.
• Experience in schools, clubs, or mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with early reading and writing.
• Help the class teacher plan and deliver lessons.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support during literacy time.
• Contribute creativity and calmness in classroom situations.

Skills

Interest in education

Proactivity

Positive attitude

Experience working with children

Education

English degree

Job description

English Graduate Teaching Assistant | Year 1 | January Start

Do you have an English degree and a soft spot for phonics, picture books, and the magic of early learning?

This welcoming Primary School in Denton is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic graduate to support a lovely Year 1 class. If you’re thinking about a future in teaching (or just love working with kids), this could be the perfect launchpad.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with early reading and writing
• Helping the class teacher prep, plan and deliver fun, focused lessons
• Providing one-to-one or small group support, especially during literacy time
• Jumping in with creativity, curiosity and a calm head when things get lively (as they often do in Year 1!)

Who we’re looking for:

• An English graduate with a real interest in education
• Someone who’s proactive, positive, and ready to roll up their sleeves
• Any experience working with children (in schools, clubs, mentoring etc.) is a big plus
• You don’t need to be qualified, just committed, kind, and keen to learn

Why this school? This school is a friendly, inclusive primary where staff are supportive and every child’s progress matters. You’ll feel part of the team from day one, and you’ll gain real insight into life in the classroom.

Training boost: Not Thrive trained yet? No worries, we’ll enrol you for free. It’s a fantastic skill that schools love, especially in KS1.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella hassle)
• Access to FREE training and CPD
• Supportive consultants who get to know you
• Local roles that match your goals

Sound like a good fit? Hit apply now! 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.