Graduate TA

Protocol Education Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is looking for dedicated individuals to support students with additional needs in Northumberland. Ideal candidates will have enthusiasm for education and a positive attitude, assisting teachers and fostering a conducive learning environment. Enjoy weekly pay, training opportunities, and ongoing support as you grow your career in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to free online CPD and training

£50 referral bonus

Ongoing support from a friendly team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is a bonus but not essential.
• Confidence with behaviour management; training provided.
• A real passion for supporting students to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class, in small groups, or one-to-one.
• Encourage student participation and build confidence.
• Help create a calm, positive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Passion for education

Job description

Want to Start a Career in Education? Get Experience That Counts in Northumberland

Thinking about a career in teaching or applying for a PGCE? This is your chance to build real classroom experience, grow your confidence, and make a genuine difference in schools across Northumberland.

No formal experience? No problem. If you’ve worked with children before, that’s a bonus—but what really matters is your enthusiasm, positivity, and your drive to help children succeed.

Join Protocol Education and be part of a team supporting students with additional needs. You’ll be helping children who might have autism, learning difficulties, or challenges with their social and emotional wellbeing. Working 1:1 and in small groups, you’ll help make sure every child feels seen, heard, and supported in their learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students in class, in small groups, or one-to-one

• Encouraging student participation and building confidence

• Helping create a calm, positive classroom atmosphere

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and specialists

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with children or young people is a bonus but not essential

• Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

• A real passion for education and supporting students to thrive

• Confidence with behaviour management (we’ll help you with this)

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• Access to free online CPD and training

• £50 referral bonus when you refer a friend

• Local roles in schools across Northumberland

• Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced team

Ready to get started?
If this sounds like your next step, apply now. Or give us a ring for a chat—we’d love to help you start your journey in education.

Let’s get you classroom ready.

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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