Learning Support Assistant £90.18 – £115.21 per day We are recruiting Graduate Learning Support Assistants to work in schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN, social work, or pastoral support, and offers hands-on experience within the classroom. Graduate LSAs play a key role in supporting pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing, and engagement with learning. Newcastle | North Tyneside | Northumberland | PAYE | Depending on experience About the role Support pupils in lessons across a range of subjects Provide 1:1 or small-group support for students with additional needs Assist pupils with SEN, SEMH, or EHCPs Help manage behaviour and support emotional regulation Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams Gain valuable classroom and safeguarding experience About the schools Mainstream schools Supportive environments with clear behaviour systems Roles available across urban and rural settings Accessible by public transport and major road links Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements The ideal candidate Degree in any subject (education-related degrees welcomed but not essential) Interest in education, psychology, SEN, or pastoral work Patient, resilient, and approachable Strong communication and relationship-building skills Open to learning and professional development School-based experience helpful but not required Why work with Protocol Education PAYE only – no umbrella companies Competitive daily rates paid weekly Excellent experience for PGCE, Schools Direct, or SEN pathways Access to CPD and safeguarding training Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Long-term and permanent opportunities available 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.