Thinking about teaching but want real experience before committing to training? Secondary schools across South Tyneside are welcoming enthusiastic graduates to join them as Graduate Learning Support Assistants. If you’re keen to understand how a secondary school really runs, this is your chance to step inside the classroom. As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support pupils aged 11–16 across KS3 and KS4, helping them stay focused, organised, and confident. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and SEN teams, building practical skills every single day. What you’ll do as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant: • Provide classroom support across a range of subjects • Deliver small group academic interventions • Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement • Help students build confidence ahead of exams Secondary schools in South Tyneside value Graduate Learning Support Assistants who are dependable, resilient, and ready to learn just as much as they teach. We’re looking for graduates who: • Hold a recent degree • Are interested in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work • Communicate clearly and confidently • Build rapport quickly with young people • Understand the importance of safeguarding Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential. FREE CPD to strengthen your impact Our CPD Academy provides training in SEND awareness, behaviour management, and classroom strategies, giving Graduate Learning Support Assistants a strong foundation for future teacher training. Why work with Protocol Education? • Weekly PAYE pay • FREE CPD access • Dedicated consultant guidance • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings • Local school placements • Referral scheme A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role in South Tyneside offers the perfect blend of experience, purpose, and professional development. Ready to get started? 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.