Just finished university and wondering how to turn your degree into real classroom experience? Secondary schools across Sunderland are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their teams. If you’re considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or SEND, this is the perfect place to start. As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting students across KS3 and KS4. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, support pupils who need an extra boost, and develop the practical skills that no lecture hall can teach you. What you’ll be doing as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant: • Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups • Helping pupils with SEND access lessons confidently • Assisting with classroom behaviour and engagement • Supporting subject teachers across a range of departments • Building positive relationships with students aged 11–16 Secondary schools in Sunderland are keen to welcome graduates who are proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in. Whether your degree is in psychology, English, maths, sports science, or sociology, your knowledge can make a real difference. We’re looking for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant who: • Holds a recent degree • Is considering a career in education or related fields • Communicates confidently with young people • Brings energy, patience, and resilience • Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing Experience working with young people, through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or volunteering, is highly desirable but not essential. Free CPD to build your education career Our CPD Academy gives Graduate Learning Support Assistants access to training in behaviour management, SEND awareness, and classroom strategies. It’s a brilliant stepping stone if you’re thinking about teacher training. Why work with Protocol Education? • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies • FREE access to our CPD Academy • Dedicated consultant support • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions • Streamlined registration and local placements • Referral scheme with rewards As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Sunderland, you’ll gain invaluable experience while making a genuine impact in young people’s lives. Ready to start your education journey? Apply now and let’s find the right school for you. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.