Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Access to schools for teaching careers

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Learning Support Assistant for a well‑respected secondary school in South Tyneside. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, working 1:1 and in small groups to overcome learning barriers and raise achievement.

This role offers exposure to classroom practice, behaviour management, SEND support, and learner engagement—an ideal stepping stone into teacher training and related education careers.

Qualifications

• A graduate in any subject area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted 1:1 support to students requiring additional guidance.
• Leading and supporting small group intervention sessions.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs.
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement.
• Promoting independence, resilience, and academic progress.
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Graduate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Are you a graduate looking to gain invaluable classroom experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, pastoral support, or a wider career in education?

Protocol Education are working with a well‑respected secondary school in South Tyneside that is seeking a motivated Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Known for its strong community values, high expectations, and supportive staff culture, the school provides an excellent environment for aspiring teachers to develop their skills and confidence.

Situated in a thriving coastal area with excellent transport links from Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas, this is an outstanding opportunity to gain first‑hand experience within a successful secondary school setting.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You will work closely with pupils both on a 1:1 basis and within small intervention groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will gain significant exposure to classroom practice, behaviour management strategies, SEND support, and learner engagement techniques, making this an ideal stepping stone into teacher training.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted 1:1 support to students requiring additional guidance
• Leading and supporting small group intervention sessions
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
• Promoting independence, resilience, and academic progress
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Why This Role Is Perfect For Aspiring Teachers

If you're considering a PGCE, Schools Direct, SCITT programme, or another route into teaching, this role provides the real‑world experience universities and training providers value most.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop classroom management skills
• Learn from experienced teachers and senior leaders
• Gain practical experience supporting a range of learning needs
• Build confidence delivering interventions and supporting progress
• Strengthen future teacher training applications
• Make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys

The Ideal Candidate

• A graduate in any subject area
• Passionate about education and supporting young people
• Interested in pursuing a career in teaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Previous experience working with children, young people, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring or youth work is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from your Protocol Education consultant
• Opportunities to secure long‑term and permanent positions
• Access to schools that can help launch your teaching career

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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