Graduate Learning Support Assistant – September 2025 Start
Protocol Education is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic graduates from all disciplines to work as Learning Support Assistants within a highly regarded secondary school in South Tyneside from September 2025.
About the School
This is a successful and well-respected secondary school and sixth form with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. The school has high expectations for all students and is committed to nurturing each individual to achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive environment. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence, show respect for others, and develop into confident, responsible young adults.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students with additional needs
* Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons to ensure all students can access the curriculum
* Help maintain a focused and respectful learning environment
* Support students’ personal development, emotional wellbeing, and confidence
Key Details
* Start date: September 2025
* Location: South Tyneside (excellent public transport links)
* Contract: Initially through Protocol Education with potential to transition to a permanent school role following a successful placement period
* Experience required: No prior school experience needed – full training provided
Who is this role suitable for?
This opportunity is ideal for graduates considering a career in:
* Teaching
* Educational Psychology
* Youth work or pastoral support
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Special Educational Needs (SEND) specialism
Your subject knowledge, empathy, and dedication to supporting young people will be highly valued within the school community.
Why join Protocol Education?
* Competitive weekly pay
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* A dedicated consultant to support your placement and career aspirations
* Valuable experience in education before pursuing further study or teacher training
If you are a graduate who wants to make a positive difference while building a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Protocol Education to take your first step towards an inspiring future in education.
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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