Sociology Graduate Job | Primary Teaching Assistant | Benwell Grange, Newcastle

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support company in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a SEND Support Assistant to help pupils with special educational needs. This role is perfect for recent graduates in Sociology or related fields who are passionate about working with children. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 support, helping with routines and communication, and collaborating with teachers. The position offers weekly pay and dedicated consultant support, with opportunities for additional training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

FREE CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a degree in Sociology or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Some experience working with children is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and contribute positively to children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in 1:1 or small group settings.
• Help children build routines and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to create inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding of social development

Calm and caring approach

Education

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Education

Job description

Sociology Graduate Job – SEND Support Assistant (Primary)

Location: Benwell Grange, Newcastle; Contract: Full-time, Long-Term; Start date: Immediate

Got a degree in Sociology and a heart for helping children thrive? This could be your perfect first step into education.

We’re working with a brilliant primary school in Benwell Grange that’s looking for a dedicated graduate to support pupils with special educational needs. If you’re empathetic, patient, and ready to make a real impact in a child’s school day, read on.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need extra support
• Helping children build routines, confidence, and communication skills
• Supporting learning both in and outside the classroom
• Collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to create inclusive learning environments

Ideal for:

• Recent Sociology grads (or Psychology, Criminology, Education too!)
• Anyone keen to explore a future in teaching, therapy, youth work, or educational psychology
• People who love working with children and want to see them succeed, especially those who need that little bit more

What you bring:

• Understanding of social development, behaviour, or inclusion
• A calm, caring approach and a willingness to learn
• Some experience working with children (school, youth clubs, tutoring etc.) is a plus

Why start with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay (PAYE only, no dodgy deductions)
• FREE CPD, including SEND, safeguarding & Thrive
• Dedicated consultant support from people who care
• Local schools, long-term roles, real impact

This is a real chance to be the steady support a child needs to succeed. And who knows, it might just spark your future career in education. Apply now!

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.

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