A large and inclusive secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland is looking for a motivated and supportive English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is a school with a strong community ethos, where literacy, communication, and confidence are key priorities. Staff work closely together to support students in developing their reading, writing, and expression, particularly for those who need extra encouragement. If you’re an English graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience, this is a great place to start. Ashington, Northumberland £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Immediate Start The Role As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students across KS3 and KS4 in English lessons Work 1:1 and in small groups to develop literacy skills Help students engage with reading, writing, and discussion tasks Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH Work alongside teachers to adapt tasks and resources Encourage confidence in communication and self-expression You’ll play a key role in helping students build essential skills for both school and beyond. What This School Is Like Staff working here benefit from: A strong focus on inclusion and student support Clear routines and consistent behaviour systems Supportive and visible leadership A collaborative and welcoming staff team A community-focused environment It’s a school where relationships matter and where staff work together to support every student. Who This Role Suits This role is ideal for: English graduates or those with strong literacy skills Individuals considering teaching or working in education Those interested in supporting students with literacy barriers Patient, encouraging individuals who can build rapport Reliable and proactive team players No prior school experience is required. If you can communicate clearly and support students with confidence, you’ll be well suited to this role. Pay & Benefits £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only) Weekly pay Immediate start FREE access to our CPD Academy, including literacy, SEND, and behaviour training Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant If you’re an English graduate looking to gain classroom experience, build confidence, and make a real difference, this could be the perfect next step. Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and help you get started. 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.