Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Job description

Graduate Jobs in Harrogate | Psychology, Education, Sports & Performing Arts Graduates

Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Competitive Daily Pay
Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Flexible Start Dates Available
Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities

Launch Your Career in Education with Real-World Experience

Looking for graduate jobs in Harrogate that offer meaningful work, valuable experience, and genuine career progression?

Protocol Education is recruiting ambitious graduates to work within specialist education settings across Harrogate and North Yorkshire, including SEND schools, specialist provisions, SEMH settings, and alternative provisions.

We are particularly interested in graduates from:

Psychology
Education Studies
Sports & Coaching
Drama & Performing Arts
Health & Social Care
Criminology
Sociology
Youth & Community Studies
If you're passionate about supporting young people and building a career in education, mental health, or child development, this could be the perfect next step.

Ideal Career Experience For Graduates Considering:

Teaching
Educational Psychology
Counselling
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health Support
Youth Work
Behaviour Support
Social Work
SEND Education

Gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with:

Autism (ASC)
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Needs
Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties
Speech & Language Needs
Behavioural Challenges

Available Graduate Roles

SEND Teaching Assistant
Behaviour Support Assistant
Learning Mentor
‍ Classroom Support Assistant
Pastoral Support Worker
Sports Behaviour Mentor

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Working within SEND schools, specialist provisions and alternative provisions
Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support
Encouraging engagement in learning both inside and outside the classroom
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting teachers, SENDCOs and pastoral teams
Creating safe, structured and supportive learning environments

Why Your Degree Matters

Psychology Graduates

Excellent understanding of behaviour, emotional wellbeing, child development and mental health.

Education Graduates

Strong knowledge of learning theories, classroom practice and education...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrogate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English