Science Graduate

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Academy

Thrive training

Weekly pay

No umbrella companies

Long-term opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Science Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in North Tyneside. You will gain valuable classroom experience, mentor students and deliver targeted interventions to help them engage with STEM and achieve their potential.

The role offers full-time hours with immediate and January starts, long-term opportunities and a dedicated consultant to support your placement. PAYE pay ranges £92.63–£115.00 per day.

Qualifications

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Sciences or a related subject.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and adaptable approach; can work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Delivering targeted academic interventions.
• Encouraging engagement with STEM subjects.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Building positive relationships with students.
• Helping learners overcome barriers to progress.
• Collaborating with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.

Skills

Science graduate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Natural Sciences

Job description

Are you a Science Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Healthcare, Research, Clinical Science, Speech & Language Therapy or the Public Sector?

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Science Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in North Tyneside. This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical skills, subject knowledge and passion for learning to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while gaining valuable experience within education.

The school prides itself on creating an environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a culture of aspiration, resilience and respect.

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

The Role

As a Science Graduate, you may work as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Academic Mentor
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Intervention Tutor
• Inclusion Support Assistant

You’ll gain valuable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Delivering targeted academic interventions
• Encouraging engagement with STEM subjects
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs
• Building positive relationships with students
• Helping young people overcome barriers to learning
• Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Supporting both academic progress and personal development

Every day provides an opportunity to positively influence young people's futures while developing highly transferable professional skills.

Why Science Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain classroom experience before teacher training
• Develop mentoring and behaviour management skills
• Build experience supporting students with additional needs
• Strengthen applications for postgraduate study
• Develop communication, leadership and safeguarding skills
• Access excellent CPD and specialist SEND training
• Work within a supportive secondary school environment
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent employment

Why This School?

This thriving secondary school is committed to helping students succeed both academically and personally. Staff foster a culture of high expectations, mutual respect and achievement, encouraging learners to become confident, independent and resilient young adults. Students are supported by dedicated teaching and pastoral teams who are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

We're Looking For

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Sciences or a related subject
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Whether you've worked as a tutor, mentor, coach, volunteer or within customer-facing roles, 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