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English Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Schools across Newcastle upon Tyne are seeking English graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants, helping pupils develop confidence in reading, writing and communication.

Strong literacy skills are central to success across all subjects, and schools are keen to bring in graduates who can help pupils strengthen their understanding of language, literature and written expression.

This role provides valuable experience for graduates considering careers in teaching, education, journalism, publishing, educational psychology or youth support.

Newcastle upon Tyne
£90 – £115 per day (PAYE) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As an English Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Support pupils during English lessons across KS3 and KS4

Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need extra literacy support

Help students develop reading comprehension and writing skills

Support pupils with SEND including dyslexia, ADHD and ASD

Assist with lesson activities, written work and structured interventions

Encourage pupils to build confidence when expressing ideas verbally and in writing

You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to support pupils both academically and pastorally.

The School Environments

These roles are based in a variety of Newcastle secondary schools, many of which offer:

Structured behaviour systems and clear expectations

Strong English departments with collaborative staff teams

Established literacy intervention programmes

Dedicated pastoral and SEND support teams

A focus on improving literacy and academic confidence

Support staff play an active role in helping pupils stay engaged and succeed in the classroom.

Who This Role Suits

English graduates considering teacher training

Graduates interested in literacy development or SEND support

Individuals with tutoring, mentoring or youth work experience

Confident communicators who enjoy working with young people

Previous school experience is helpful but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

£90 – £115 per day (PAYE only)

Weekly pay

Immediate start opportunities

Training in safeguarding, behaviour and SEND support

Valuable classroom experience

Potential routes into teacher training or long-term education roles

If you are an English graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in schools across Newcastle, apply today to discuss current opportunities.

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

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