Qualified Teaching Assistant

Overview

Job Title:
Qualified Teaching Assistant

Location:

Sunderland
Salary: £89–£110 per day

Contract:

Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date:

Immediate

Just finished your degree and wondering what’s next? If you’re curious about a career in education, becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant could be the perfect first step.

We’re looking for graduates with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in working with young people. You don’t need to have classroom experience — just a willingness to get stuck in, learn as you go, and make a difference every single day.

• Supporting teachers during lessons across different subjects
• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need a boost
• Helping to keep the classroom running smoothly
• Getting an insider’s view of school life (perfect if you’re considering teacher training in the future)

• Graduates from any subject background
• Great communicators with patience and positivity
• People who enjoy working with children and young people
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to learn new skills

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE training through our CPD Academy (boost your skills and CV)
• A personal consultant to guide you through your education journey
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A great way to test the waters if you’re thinking about teacher training

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to gain hands-on experience in education, develop new skills, and make a real impact in a Sunderland school.

Apply today and let’s kickstart your journey in education.

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.

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