Are you an English Graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Publishing, Journalism or Education?
Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic English Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your literacy, communication and analytical skills to help young people build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
The school is committed to developing resilient learners, fostering a love of reading and ensuring every student is equipped with the skills needed to succeed both academically and beyond the classroom.
Cramlington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity
The Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Literacy Support Assistant
- Academic Mentor
- Reading Intervention Tutor
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Inclusion Support Assistant
You’ll gain invaluable experience by:
- Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
- Delivering literacy and reading interventions.
- Helping students improve their reading, writing and communication skills.
- Supporting learners with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs.
- Encouraging confidence and engagement within lessons.
- Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.
- Working alongside teachers, SEND teams and pastoral staff.
- Building positive relationships that promote academic progress and personal development.
- Helping students develop a love of learning and confidence in their abilities.
Every day presents the opportunity to inspire young people while developing skills that are highly valued across education and wider professional careers.
Why English Graduates Choose This Opportunity
- Gain meaningful classroom experience before teacher training.
- Develop communication, mentoring and behaviour management skills.
- Build experience supporting SEND and SEMH students.
- Strengthen applications for PGCE, Schools Direct and postgraduate study.
- Access excellent CPD and specialist training opportunities.
- Work alongside experienced education professionals.
- Develop transferable skills valued across a range of careers.
- Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent school employment.
Why This School?
This school has a strong commitment to literacy, academic excellence and personal development. Students are encouraged to become confident, independent learners who are prepared for future success.
Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive environment where students are challenged to achieve ambitious goals while receiving the encouragement and guidance they need to thrive.
We're Looking For
- A degree in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing or a related subject.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive, patient and adaptable approach.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to helping students achieve their potential.
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
Whether you've tutored, volunteered, mentored students, worked in customer service or supported young people in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay & Benefits
- £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
- Weekly pay
- No umbrella companies
- FREE access to our CPD Academy
- FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
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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English Graduate in Cramlington employer: Protocol Education Limited
Protocol Education is an excellent employer for EYFS and KS1 Teachers, offering a supportive work culture in the welcoming communities of Radstock and Midsomer Norton. With a focus on professional development, teachers can expect ample opportunities for growth while working collaboratively with dedicated staff to inspire young learners in engaging classroom environments. Join us to make a meaningful impact during these crucial early stages of education.
Contact Details:
Protocol Education Limited Recruitment Team
