Job Description

Graduates Wanted - Sports, Art & Drama - Learning Support Roles in Schools (Sunderland & South Tyneside)
Are you a recent graduate in Sport, Art, or Drama? Do you want to inspire young people and use your skills to make a difference in education? We're looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our partner schools in Sunderland and South Tyneside as Learning Support Assistants.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your passion and specialist skills into the classroom - not just in PE, Art, or Drama, but across all subjects.
Why your background matters in education:
Sports graduates/coaches - bring teamwork, discipline, motivation, and resilience into the classroom.
Art graduates - inspire creativity, problem-solving, focus, and self-expression.
Drama graduates - boost confidence, communication, collaboration, and adaptability.
Whatever your degree, your transferable skills can help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Role:
Supporting teachers in lessons across a range of subjects
Working 1:1 or with small groups of pupils to boost learning
Encouraging engagement, creativity, and confidence in the classroom
Assisting with PE, arts projects, drama performances, and extra-curricular activities when needed
Why work with Protocol Education?
Regular work, Monday-Friday, term time only - enjoy a great work/life balance
Competitive pay - paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella costs)
Ongoing CPD & training opportunities - build your classroom and behaviour management skills
Dedicated local consultant support - guiding you every step of the way
Access to a wide network of schools - opening doors for long-term roles in education
Details:
Location: Sunderland & South Tyneside schools
Availability: Monday - Friday, during term-time only
Role: Full-time Learning Support Assistant (with opportunities to progress)
This is the perfect chance to kick-start your career in education, making a real difference in young people's lives while putting your creativity, energy, and passion to great use.
Apply today with Protocol Education and bring your unique skills into the classroom!
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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