Drama Graduates Wanted – Learning Support Roles in Schools across Sunderland & South Tyneside Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about inspiring young people? We’re looking for enthusiastic drama graduates to join our partner schools in Sunderland and South Tyneside as Learning Support Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your performance and communication skills in a classroom setting – not just in Drama, but across all subjects. Why your drama background matters in education: Confidence & Communication – Help pupils develop their voice, presentation skills, and self-belief. Collaboration & Teamwork – Support group activities and encourage effective peer interaction. Creativity & Expression – Inspire students to engage in lessons through imaginative approaches. Adaptability & Resilience – Use your stage skills to manage challenges and keep pupils motivated. The Role: Supporting teachers in lessons across a range of subjects Working 1:1 or with small groups of pupils to boost learning Bringing energy and enthusiasm into the classroom Assisting with drama projects, performances, and extra-curricular activities when needed Why work with Protocol Education ? Regular work, Monday–Friday, term time only – keeping a great work/life balance Competitive pay – paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella costs) Ongoing CPD & training opportunities – develop your classroom and behaviour management skills Dedicated local consultant support – we’ll guide you every step of the way Access to a wide network of schools – opening doors for long-term opportunities in education Details: Location: Sunderland & South Tyneside schools Availability: Monday – Friday, during term-time only Role: Full-time Learning Support Assistant (with opportunities to progress) This is a brilliant chance to start or develop a career in education, making a difference in young people’s lives while putting your performance, creativity, and communication skills to great use. Apply today with Protocol Education and bring your stage presence into the classroom! 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.