The role We are working with a highly inclusive secondary school with a strong pastoral and SEND focus to recruit a Graduate Learning Support Assistant. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or pastoral support. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, the SEN team, and pastoral leads to support students both in class and through targeted interventions. Northumberland | Supportive 11–18 secondary school £90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience About the school 11–18 secondary school with a well-established sixth form Strong emphasis on inclusion, wellbeing, and student development Structured routines and clear behaviour expectations Collaborative staff culture with strong mentoring support Easily accessible from across Northumberland with good transport links Key responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group academic support Support students with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons Support emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement Gain hands-on experience within a secondary school setting The ideal candidate Degree in any subject (psychology, education, sociology, sport, or humanities advantageous) Passion for working with young people Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) Why work with Protocol Education PAYE pay only – no umbrella companies Weekly pay with transparent rates Free CPD including SEN, behaviour, and safeguarding training Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Pathways into teacher training and long-term school roles 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.