Psychology / Sociology Graduate | Pastoral Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

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 are recruiting a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support pupils academically and pastorally during school hours.

You will build relationships, support emotional wellbeing, and help students engage confidently in lessons while working closely with teachers and pastoral staff. No prior school experience required; full training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in young people’s wellbeing, behaviour and personal development.
• Confident and personable with ability to engage pupils.
• Willingness to develop classroom skills with support.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Support students with emotional wellbeing
• Encourage positive engagement
• Help pupils manage challenges
• Support behaviour and boundaries
• Work 1:1 and in small groups
• Encourage communication and confidence
• Support pupils during lessons
• Help students develop independence
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff

Skills

Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Education

Youth Work

Sports

English

Childhood Studies

Job description

Psychology / Sociology Graduate | Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£115 per day, depending on experience

Are You Interested in the Person Behind the Pupil?

Protocol Education are recruiting a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a school in Gateshead.

This role is ideal for graduates who are interested in young people's wellbeing, behaviour, relationships and personal development and want practical experience before moving into their chosen career.

The Role

You’ll support pupils both academically and pastorally, helping them feel confident and ready to learn.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Support students with emotional wellbeing
• Encourage positive engagement
• Help pupils manage challenges
• Support behaviour and boundaries
• Work 1:1 and in small groups
• Encourage communication and confidence
• Support pupils during lessons
• Help students develop independence
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff

Your Background Could Be

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

We're particularly interested in graduates who are confident, personable and genuinely enjoy working with young people.

You don't need previous school experience — we can help you develop your classroom skills.

Where Could This Lead?

The experience could support future applications for:

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

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• 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 a graduate who wants meaningful experience working with young people, apply today.

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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