Graduate jobs in Durham that schools genuinely value

Location: Durham
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311022617
Salary: £89.35 - £120/day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Job Published: 03 February 2026

Schools don’t just want qualifications, they want people who show up, care, and can connect.

That’s why graduates are in high demand as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors across North County Durham.

Midway essentials:

  • Teaching Assistant roles supporting EYFS, KS1, KS2 and SEND pupils

  • Cover Supervisor roles in secondary schools, flexible days available

  • Term-time only, perfect work-life balance

  • Paid experience that strengthens PGCE and teacher training applications

Cover Supervisors lead lessons, manage classrooms, and gain leadership skills fast, especially valuable if secondary teaching is your goal.

Supply work lets you experience different schools, different age groups, and different teaching styles, without locking yourself into one setting too soon.

Protocol Education offers weekly PAYE pay, free Thrive training, CPD, and real support from local consultants who care about your future.