English Graduate Teaching Assistant | Year 1 | Denton, Newcastle

Location: Denton, Newcastle
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Full Academic Year
Pay: £85-£95 per day (PAYE)

Got an English degree and a soft spot for phonics, picture books, and the magic of early learning?

This welcoming Primary School in Denton is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic graduate to support a lovely Year 1 class from September. If you're thinking about a future in teaching (or just love working with kids), this could be the perfect launchpad.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting pupils with early reading and writing

Helping the class teacher prep, plan and deliver fun, focused lessons

Providing one-to-one or small group support, especially during literacy time

Jumping in with creativity, curiosity and a calm head when things get lively (as they often do in Year 1!)

Who we're looking for:

An English graduate with a real interest in education

Someone who's proactive, positive, and ready to roll up their sleeves

Any experience working with children (in schools, clubs, mentoring etc.) is a big plus

You don't need to be qualified, just committed, kind, and keen to learn

Why this school?
This school is a friendly, inclusive primary where staff are supportive and every child's progress matters. You'll feel part of the team from day one, and you'll gain real insight into life in the classroom.

Training boost: Not Thrive trained yet? No worries, we'll enrol you for free. It's a fantastic skill that schools love, especially in KS1.

Why Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella hassle)

Access to FREE training and CPD

Supportive consultants who get to know you

Local roles that match your goals

Sound like a good fit? Hit apply now!

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.

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