Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Schools (Newcastle & North Tyneside)
Pay: £93–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Location: Secondary schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
About the Role
Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in education? Protocol Education is recruiting Graduate Learning Support Assistants to work in our partner secondary schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
This is an exciting opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education, English, Maths, or Science to gain valuable classroom experience, support young people, and take your first step towards a career in teaching, educational psychology or specialist SEND support.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Supporting pupils in class, in small groups and 1:1, helping them to overcome barriers to learning
2. Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management and behaviour support
3. Providing encouragement, guidance and academic support across a range of subjects
4. Supporting students with additional needs (SEND/SEMH) and adapting resources where required
5. Building positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents to create an inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
6. A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education, English, Maths, Science or a related subject
7. A genuine passion for supporting young people in education
8. Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with secondary-aged students
9. Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to classroom support
10. A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one (you can do so through us)
What You’ll Receive
11. Competitive pay: £90–£115 per day (depending on experience)
12. A wide choice of placements across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland – we’ll match you to schools close to home
13. Access to Protocol Education’s specialist training & CPD, including behaviour management and SEN support
14. Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company costs)
15. Dedicated consultant support from an experienced local Newcastle team
16. Opportunities for long-term progression into teaching, educational psychology or specialist SEN roles
Why Work with Protocol Education?
At Protocol Education, we’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career in education. We go beyond simply finding you a placement — we make sure the role is the right fit for you and support your professional growth every step of the way.
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
17. Direct PAYE pay – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions, your pay goes straight to you
18. Exclusive teacher training routes
19. £50 Refer a Friend scheme – earn rewards for recommending other graduates and support staff
20. Personalised matching – we take the time to place you in schools that suit your skills, location, and career goals
21. Free training and CPD to build your confidence and classroom experience
22. Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant with strong connections across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland
How to Apply
If you’re ready to begin your career in education and make a real difference in the classroom, click Apply Now!
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 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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