Graduate Pastoral Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work in a school in Hexham, supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour, confidence and wellbeing. This role is suitable for a recent graduate interested in careers in education, psychology, mental health or SEND.

The position is full time, Monday–Friday, term time only, with a daily rate of £98–£115 and starts ASAP. On offer is ongoing support, training, and long-term/permanent opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil 1:1
• Working with small groups
• Helping pupils manage emotions
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Supporting classroom learning
• Building pupils' confidence
• Helping students communicate effectively
• Supporting independence
• Developing positive relationships
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff

Job description

Graduate Pastoral Support Assistant – Gateshead

Full Time | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only
£98–£115 per day | Start ASAP

Looking for a Graduate Role That Isn't Just Sitting Behind a Desk?

If you're a recent graduate who enjoys working with people, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work in a school in Hexham, supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour, confidence and wellbeing.

It's an ideal role for graduates who are considering a future career working with children, young people, psychology, education, mental health or SEND.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

Every day will be different, but you could be:

• Supporting a pupil 1:1
• Working with small groups
• Helping pupils manage emotions
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Supporting classroom learning
• Building pupils' confidence
• Helping students communicate effectively
• Supporting independence
• Developing positive relationships
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff

You Could Have Studied...

Psychology | Sociology | Criminology | Education | Youth Work | Sports | English | Childhood Studies

Don't worry if you haven't worked in a school before. We'll help you develop your education experience.

What matters is that you're someone who is approachable, reliable, patient and confident around young people.

Gain Experience. Build Your CV. Explore Your Career.

This role could be a brilliant stepping stone towards careers in:

• Psychology
• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• SEND
• Pastoral Support
• Child and Adolescent Services

What You'll Get

• £98–£115 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

If you're ready to do something meaningful with your degree, we'd love to hear from you.

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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