Graduate Learning Support

Protocol Education Limited; Seaham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Diverse settings

Free CPD

Professional development

Consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Pathway to teaching

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a proactive Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings in Durham and surrounding areas. You will work with experienced teachers to help students overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates from any degree background, eager to gain classroom experience, develop skills in SEND, SEMH, behaviour support, and intervention delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduates from any degree backgrounds are welcomed.
• Interest in a future career in education.
• Positive, adaptable and resilient.
• Strong communicator.
• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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