Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in education and make a real difference in young people’s lives?
A welcoming secondary school in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience while helping students build confidence, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.
Whether you’re considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or SEN support, this role will give you the experience and skills to take the next step.
Why This Graduate Role is Exciting
• Work closely with teachers to support engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students succeed academically and socially.
• Help students build confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school environment.
• Access free CPD training, including SEND support, behaviour management, and classroom strategies.
Who We’re Looking For
• A recent graduate with a passion for education and supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, proactive, and enthusiastic about helping students succeed.
• Interest in careers such as teaching, educational psychology, SEN support, or youth work.
• Experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching) is beneficial but not essential.
Why Choose Protocol Education?
At Protocol Education, we help graduates launch successful careers in education:
• Weekly PAYE pay – reliable and always on time.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Flexible placements across Gateshead and surrounding areas.
• Referral bonuses when you recommend friends or colleagues.
As part of the Supporting Education Group, we connect passionate graduates with schools that value their enthusiasm and potential. With tailored placements, local expertise, and ongoing support, we help you build a rewarding and fulfilling career in education.
Invest in Your Development
• Free CPD training to develop classroom strategies, SEND knowledge, and behaviour management skills.
• Thrive training to support student wellbeing and create positive learning environments.
This is your chance to support, inspire, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives while building an exciting career in education.
Apply today and start your journey as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Gateshead!
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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