English Graduates- Opportunities in SEN Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education service in Gateshead is looking for a recent English graduate to support pupils with additional needs. You will help develop their reading and writing skills, work collaboratively with teachers, and create a positive learning environment. This role is a great stepping stone for those considering PGCE or teacher training and offers hands-on experience while making a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy access

Guidance from a consultant

Experience for future education careers

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Support pupils with additional needs during lessons.
• Help learners develop reading and writing skills.
• Work with pupils 1:1 and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Use creative approaches to make English accessible.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a calm environment.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Patience

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Team player

Education

Recent English graduate

Job description

Just finished your English degree and fancy using your skills to make a real difference? A fantastic specialist school is looking for an English graduate who’s eager to support pupils who learn in unique and brilliant ways. If you love language, enjoy working with young people, and want a role that feels meaningful from day one, this could be a perfect fit.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with additional needs during English lessons and across the school day
• Helping learners develop reading, writing, communication, and confidence
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to scaffold learning and keep pupils engaged
• Using creative approaches, structured guidance, and clear communication to make English accessible
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to create a calm, encouraging environment

Who we’re hoping to find

• A recent English graduate, or someone with strong literacy skills and a real interest in SEND
• Patient, warm, and great at building positive relationships with pupils
• Someone who enjoys explaining ideas clearly and celebrating small steps of progress
• A team player who’s ready to support wherever needed and bring calm energy to the classroom

What you’ll get from Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella deductions
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour support and SEND training
• Guidance from a friendly consultant who understands specialist settings
• Experience that’s perfect for future PGCE, teacher training, or careers in education
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

If you want to help pupils find their voice, grow their confidence, and enjoy learning again, this role could be a brilliant stepping stone into teaching.

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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