Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant – Start Your Career in EducationLocation: Leeds and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP or September starts available ️Contract: Full-time opportunitiesAre you a graduate thinking about a career in teaching, psychology, or education? Looking to gain real classroom experience before committing to teacher training? ‍This could be the perfect first step.We’re looking for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across primary, secondary, and SEN schools in Leeds. We’ll take the time to get to know you, your strengths, and your career goals, then match you with a school setting that suits you best.Whether you're drawn to supporting younger pupils, working with teenagers, or helping students with additional needs, we’ll help you find the right fit to build your confidence and skills.What you’ll be doing:

• ‍upporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons Working with pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis Helping create a positive, supportive learning environment Supporting students with their learning, behaviour, and development Building strong relationships with pupils and staffWhat we’re looking for:
• ️ A graduate with a passion or interest in working with young people✔️ Experience working with children or young people, this could be through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or volunteering✔️ A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn✔️ An interest in starting a career in education, teaching, or support work✔️ Strong communication skills and confidence working with othersWhy this role is a great opportunity:

This is an ideal role if you're considering teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, or SEN support in the future. You’ll gain valuable classroom experience while working alongside experienced educators who can support your development.We don’t just place you anywhere, we work with you to find a school where you can grow and feel supported.Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella deductions FREE access to our CPD training platform, including behaviour and SEN training Personalised support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term education rolesWe also offer support to help you build confidence in the classroom, including access to training that strengthens behaviour management and SEN knowledge. Sound like the right first step for you? Apply now or send your CV to [email protected] and we’ll help you find a role that suits your skills, interests, and career plans.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.