English Graduate Teaching Assistant

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a confident and creative English Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team.

This is a school that puts communication, expression, and real-world skills at the heart of learning. With a strong focus on engagement, literacy, and student voice, staff work hard to make English accessible and relevant for all learners.

If you’re an English graduate who enjoys discussion, storytelling, and helping others find their voice, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience.

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

The Role

As an English Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 in English lessons
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to develop literacy and comprehension skills
• Help students engage with reading, writing, and discussion tasks
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and resource preparation
• Encourage confidence in communication and self-expression

You’ll play a key role in helping students build essential skills that go beyond the classroom.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong focus on engagement and communication skills
• A curriculum that connects learning to real-life contexts
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• A collaborative and close-knit staff team
• A structured environment with clear expectations

It’s a school where student voice matters and where staff are encouraged to bring energy and creativity into lessons.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• English graduates or those with strong literacy skills
• Individuals considering teaching or working in education
• Those who enjoy reading, writing, and discussion
• People interested in supporting students with literacy barriers
• Confident communicators who can build rapport quickly

No school experience is required. If you can communicate clearly, engage students, and bring ideas to life, 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 literacy, behaviour, and SEND training
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re an English graduate looking to gain real classroom 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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