Thinking About Teaching? Start Here.
School-Based Graduate Roles Available Near You
Build Experience. Boost Confidence. Make a Difference.
So, you’re curious about teaching—but not quite ready to dive in full-time? No problem. Starting out as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or SEN Support Assistant is a brilliant way to test the waters.
These flexible, school-based roles give you real classroom experience, help you build your CV, and offer the chance to see what life in education is really like. And you won’t be thrown in the deep end—we’ll support you every step of the way.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
We work with schools across the region to place graduates into a variety of roles that could include:
* Supporting learning as a Teaching Assistant in EYFS, KS1, KS2, or secondary classrooms
* Stepping up as a Cover Supervisor, leading lessons when teachers are absent
* Providing 1:1 or small group support as a SEN or Behaviour Mentor
* Helping to plan activities, prep resources, or lead enrichment sessions (think sport, music, or drama)
You’ll be part of a supportive school team and get the chance to see what teaching is really like—before deciding if it’s your future career path.
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Who We're Looking For:
No teaching experience? That’s completely fine. We’re looking for:
✔️ A degree in any subject
✔️ Strong communication and people skills
✔️ A positive, proactive attitude
✔️ A genuine passion for working with children or young people
✔️ A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply—we’ll guide you)
Whether you’re exploring a new direction, planning a PGCE, or simply curious about classroom life, this is your chance to get stuck in and see what fits.
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Why Protocol Education?
We’re not just another recruitment agency—we’re here to support your journey. With us, you’ll get:
✅ Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella faff
✅ Free training through our CPD Academy
✅ A friendly local consultant who gets to know you
✅ Bookings that work around you
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Teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Let’s find out if it’s yours.
Apply now or drop us a message to learn more. Your first step into education could start today.
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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