Psychology / Sociology Graduate - Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Hexham; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free CPD online training

Refer a Friend bonus

Zusammenfassung

Protocol Education is working with a school in Hexham to recruit a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support pupils with their learning, confidence, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

This full-time, term-time role offers Monday to Friday school hours and pay of £98–£115 per day, with ongoing training, career development and dedicated educational consultant.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education or Youth Work.
• No prior school experience required; suitability for working with pupils.
• Approachable, patient, resilient and motivated to help young people.

Aufgaben

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support.
• Help pupils manage emotions and overcome challenges.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in class.
• Support learning within the classroom and develop social skills.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Approachability

Communication

Resilience

Ausbildung

Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Education

Youth Work

Childhood Studies

English

Sports

Jobbeschreibung

Psychology / Sociology Graduate – Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Location: Hexham
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

Turn Your Degree Into Real-World Experience

Are you a Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education or Youth Work graduate looking for experience that will actually help shape your future career?

Protocol Education is working with a school in Hexham to recruit a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support pupils with their learning, confidence, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who enjoys understanding what motivates young people, why they behave the way they do and how the right support can make a difference.

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll work closely with pupils and school staff, providing a mixture of pastoral and classroom support.

Your day could include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils manage emotions and overcome challenges
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils who may lack confidence
• Helping students develop independence
• Supporting learning within the classroom
• Encouraging communication and social development
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff
• Helping create a calm and positive learning environment

Your Degree Could Be the Perfect Starting Point

We're particularly interested in graduates from:

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

You don't need previous school experience. What's most important is that you're approachable, patient, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people.

Where Could This Experience Take You?

This role can provide valuable experience for graduates considering careers in:

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

Why Protocol Education?

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

If you're looking for more than just a graduate job and want experience that could genuinely influence your future career, 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.
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