Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

FREE CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work in Gateshead. You will support pupils in lessons, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help students access the curriculum during school hours.

This role suits graduates from Psychology, Education, English, Sociology or related subjects. No TA qualification is required, and your degree, personality and willingness to learn matter most.

Qualifications

• Graduate status encouraged for applicants.
• No Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Interest in education and working with children encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in lessons
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping students access the curriculum
• Supporting literacy and communication
• Encouraging engagement and confidence
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Helping students develop independence
• Building positive relationships
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff
• Supporting positive behaviour

Skills

Graduate

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant | Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Pay: £98-£115 per day, depending on experience

Looking for Experience Before Your Next Career Step?

Protocol Education are looking for Graduate Learning Support Assistants to work with schools across Gateshead.

Whether you've studied Psychology, Education, English, Sociology, Sports, Criminology or another relevant subject, this could be a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with children and young people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in lessons
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping students access the curriculum
• Supporting literacy and communication
• Encouraging engagement and confidence
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Helping students develop independence
• Building positive relationships
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff
• Supporting positive behaviour

You won't simply be observing. You'll be an active member of the classroom team, getting involved and developing your practical skills.

Who We're Looking For

This role could suit graduates who are considering a career in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• SEND
• Child Development
• Youth Work
• Mental Health
• Therapy
• Social Care

You don't need to have a Teaching Assistant qualification.

Your degree, personality and willingness to learn are what matter.

The Ideal Candidate

• Confident and approachable
• Patient and empathetic
• Comfortable working with young people
• Reliable and professional
• A strong communicator
• Proactive and willing to get involved

Protocol Education Benefits

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.