Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives? A supportive secondary school in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to help students succeed both academically and personally. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build practical classroom experience while working alongside experienced teachers and support staff. If you’re considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN support, or youth work, this position is a fantastic first step. Your Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Provide classroom support across Key Stages 3 and 4. • Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning. • Support pupils who may need additional help with confidence, engagement, or behaviour. • Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation. • Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel supported. What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from graduates who: • Have a strong interest in working with young people. • Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with students. • Are patient, adaptable, and motivated to learn. • Are considering a long-term career in education or child development. • Have experience supporting young people through tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, or volunteering (helpful but not essential). Why Work With Protocol Education? Protocol Education supports graduates in developing successful careers within education. When you join us, you’ll receive: • Weekly PAYE pay with reliable payments. • A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement. • Opportunities to work in schools across Gateshead and nearby areas. • Referral bonuses for recommending friends and colleagues. As part of the Supporting Education Group, we match talented individuals with schools where they can thrive and develop professionally. Training & Career Development You will also have access to free professional development, including: • SEND awareness and inclusive classroom support. • Behaviour management strategies. • Thrive training focused on wellbeing and positive learning environments. This role provides valuable classroom experience while allowing you to build confidence and develop essential education skills. Apply today to begin your journey as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Gateshead. 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.