Art & Design Graduate Teaching Assistant

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a creative and expressive Art & Design Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team.

This is a school that values creativity, individuality, and helping students express themselves in different ways. With a strong focus on engagement and practical learning, Art plays an important role in building confidence and supporting students who may find traditional subjects more challenging.

If you’re an Art or Design graduate who enjoys hands-on work and encouraging creativity, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain classroom experience.

Newcastle
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As an Art & Design Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 in Art and creative subjects
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to support engagement and confidence
• Help students develop creative skills and express ideas
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Assist with lesson preparation, materials, and practical activities
• Encourage participation, creativity, and pride in students’ work

You’ll play a key role in making learning accessible through creativity and hands-on support.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong focus on engagement and creative learning
• A curriculum that values practical and expressive subjects
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• A close-knit and collaborative staff team
• A structured environment with clear expectations

It’s a school where creativity is encouraged and where students are supported to find their strengths.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Art, Design, or Creative graduates
• Individuals considering teaching or creative education roles
• Those who enjoy practical, hands-on work
• People interested in supporting students with engagement and confidence
• Patient, encouraging individuals who can build rapport

No school experience is required. If you can inspire creativity and support students in expressing themselves, you’ll be well suited to this role.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour, SEND, and classroom training
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re a creative graduate looking to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and explore a future in education, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and help you get started.

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.

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