English Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education • Tyne and Wear, England • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

Secondary schools across the North East are recruiting English Graduate Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role is ideal for graduates with a background in English, Literature, or Humanities who are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience and develop their skills within a secondary English department.

Working closely with English teachers, you will support reading, writing, and literacy development through in-class support and targeted intervention sessions, helping pupils make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Supporting English lessons and literacy-focused classroom activities


  • Working with pupils on reading comprehension, writing, and written accuracy


  • Delivering small-group and one-to-one literacy interventions


  • Supporting exam preparation, coursework, and revision activities

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