Graduate Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Location: NE4, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pay: £89.38–£104 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Immediate or January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term-time Only
If you’re a graduate who’s curious about teaching and loves working with children, this could be the perfect next step. A welcoming primary school in Elswick is looking for a bright, caring Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their Lower KS2 team. You’ll support pupils across Years 3 and 4, helping them grow in confidence and communication while discovering what it’s really like to make a difference in a classroom every day.
This is a brilliant opportunity to explore education, psychology, or speech and language therapy in action, all while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.
Who You Are:
We’re looking for a graduate who’s ready to bring energy, empathy, and curiosity to the classroom. You might not have teaching experience yet, but you’re someone who:
- Communicates with warmth and patience, helping children feel heard and understood
- Enjoys supporting children as they build confidence, language, and learning skills
- Sees every small breakthrough as a big win and celebrates children’s progress
- Wants to gain real classroom experience and make a difference every single day
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils in class with their learning and communication skills
- Delivering small group language interventions using the school’s language programme (we will provide training on this)
- Helping pupils develop their speech, listening, and confidence
- Being a friendly, hands-on presence on the playground and during lunch duties
- Bringing energy and empathy to every interaction
What you’ll get from Protocol Education:
- Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies!)
- Free access to our CPD Academy, including the Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) course
- Personal consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings to help you grow your experience
- Thrive training, completely free, to boost your confidence and employability
- If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a real difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s keen to explore education, psychology, or speech and language therapy in a real classroom setting. Apply today!