History Graduate

Protocol Education Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No umbrella companies

CPD Academy access

Thrive training

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a motivated History Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. This role offers valuable classroom experience and the potential to progress into teaching, Educational Psychology, public services, youth work, social work or further education.

You may work as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Intervention Support, supporting students one-to-one or in small groups and helping them develop critical

Qualifications

• A History degree or related Humanities subject.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Assist learners across Humanities and the wider curriculum.
• Help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Support pupils with SEND, ASC/ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral staff.

Skills

Communication

Research

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Education

History degree

Job description

Are you a History Graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Public Services, Youth Work, Social Work or Further Education?

Protocol Education is recruiting a motivated History Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your communication, research and critical-thinking skills while making a genuine difference to young people's education and future prospects.

The school is committed to developing resilient learners, encouraging ambition and ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for future success.

Cramlington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a History Graduate, you may work as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Humanities Learning Support Assistant
• Academic Mentor
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Intervention Support Assistant

You'll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Assisting learners across Humanities and the wider curriculum.
• Helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions.
• Working alongside teachers, SEND teams and pastoral professionals.
• Building positive relationships that support engagement and achievement.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and fulfil their potential.

Every day provides opportunities to positively influence young people's academic progress and personal development.

Why History Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain practical classroom experience before teacher training.
• Develop behaviour management and mentoring skills.
• Build experience supporting students with a range of needs.
• Strengthen applications for PGCE, Schools Direct and postgraduate study.
• Access excellent CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Develop transferable communication and leadership skills.
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent school employment.

Why This School?

This school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and developing well-rounded young people. Students are encouraged to think independently, embrace challenges and develop the resilience needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and supportive environment where students feel challenged, valued and empowered to achieve ambitious goals.

We're Looking For

• A degree in History or a related Humanities subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A patient, adaptable and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've tutored, volunteered, mentored, coached sports or worked with young people in another capacity, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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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