Social Science Graduate - learning support assistant

Protocol Education; Sunderland; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work full-time within secondary schools, supporting students aged 11-16. This role offers hands-on experience in education and the chance to work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

You'll support students one-to-one and in small groups, helping to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and promote a safe, inclusive environment where young people can thrive.

Formación

• Graduate in psychology, sociology or criminology
• All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role
• DBS check and DBS Update Service are required

Responsabilidades

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups to encourage engagement with learning
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive environment where young people can thrive
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work with teachers and SEND professionals

Descripción del empleo

Are you a Psychology, Sociology or Criminology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with young people?

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work full-time within secondary schools, supporting students aged 11-16. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for individuals considering future careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, youth justice, counselling, mental health support or other child-focused professions.

Every day is different. You'll work closely with students who require additional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom.

The role will involve supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, encouraging engagement with learning, promoting positive behaviour and helping create a safe and inclusive environment where young people can thrive.

We're looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with young people.

Why apply?

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience in education
• Make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals
• Excellent experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, Social Workers and Counsellors
• Full-time, term-time position with consistent hours

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a role where your work has a lasting impact, 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.