Jobs, fresher vacancy - Graduate Learning Support Assistant • Sunderland

Company: Protocol Education

Sunderland

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – September 2025 StartProtocol Education is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic graduates from all disciplines to work as Learning Support Assistants within a highly regarded secondary school in Sunderland from September 2025.About the SchoolThis is a successful and well-respected secondary school and sixth form in Sunderland, known for its strong academic standards and supportive pastoral care. The school has high expectations of all students and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every young person is encouraged to achieve their potential. Students are supported to develop confidence, resilience, and respect for themselves and others, preparing them for further education and future employment.About the RoleAs a Learning Support Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one or small-group support to students with additional needs Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons to ensure all students can access the curriculum Help maintain a positive and respectful learning environment Support students’ personal development, emotional wellbeing, and confidence Key Details Start date: September 2025 Location: Sunderland (good public transport links and on-site parking) Contract: Initially through Protocol Education with potential to transition to a permanent school role after a successful placement period Experience required: No previous school experience needed – full training provided Who is this role suitable for?This opportunity is ideal for graduates considering a career in: Teaching Educational Psychology Youth work or pastoral support Speech and Language Therapy Special Educational Needs (SEND) specialism Your subject knowledge, communication skills, and commitment to supporting young people will be highly valued within the school community.Why join Protocol Education? Competitive weekly pay Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A dedicated consultant to support your placement and career aspirations Valuable classroom experience before pursuing further study or teacher training If you are a graduate who wants to make a positive difference while building a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.Apply today through Protocol Education to take your first step towards an inspiring future 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.