Job Description
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A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join the team.
This is a school that does things a little differently, with a strong focus on engagement, real-world learning, and building positive relationships with students. Staff here are passionate about supporting young people who may not thrive in traditional settings, creating an environment where every student has the chance to succeed.
If you’re a graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to get stuck in and make an impact.
Newcastle£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)Full-Time | Immediate Start
The Role
As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support students across KS3 and KS4 in a range of subjects
- Work 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and engagement
- Help students stay focused, motivated, and on task
- Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
- Work alongside teachers to adapt tasks and approaches
- Build positive, consistent relationships with students
You’ll be a key part of the classroom, helping students overcome barriers and build confidence.
What This School Is Like
Staff working here benefit from:
- A strong focus on relationships and student engagement
- A flexible and vocationally relevant curriculum
- Supportive and approachable leadership
- A close-knit and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities to take on responsibility and develop quickly
It’s a school where your input is valued and where you’ll see the difference you make every day.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for:
- Graduates across any subject area
- Individuals considering a future in teaching or education
- Those interested in working with students with additional needs
- People who are proactive, resilient, and adaptable
- Strong communicators who can build rapport quickly
No school experience is required. If you’ve got the right attitude and a willingness to learn, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Pay & Benefits
- £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
- Weekly pay
- Immediate start
- FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND, behaviour, and safeguarding training
- Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you’re looking to gain real classroom experience, build confidence, and take your first step into education, this could be the perfect role.
Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and find the right fit for you.
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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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