Sociology Graduate- SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils with their learning. The ideal candidate will hold a Sociology degree and have experience with children. Responsibilities include working with small groups and creating supportive learning environments. This is a temporary role with the possibility of becoming permanent. Competitive pay and access to training are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated consultant

FREE online CPD access

Opportunities in diverse settings

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, either voluntary or paid.
• Genuine interest in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to help access learning.
• Create calm, structured routines to help pupils feel safe.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to adapt activities.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Trust-building

Understanding of SEND

Education

Sociology degree or similar

Job description

Thinking about a career where you can genuinely change a child’s day for the better?
If you’re a Sociology graduate with a real interest in behaviour, inclusion, and how young people make sense of the world, this role could be your ideal first step into education.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning
• Using your Sociology know‑how to understand behaviour and build trust
• Creating calm, structured routines that help pupils feel safe
• Working with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to adapt activities
• Celebrating every small win, because progress looks different for every child

What we’re looking for:

• A Sociology degree or similar people‑focused subject
• Experience with children or young people, either voluntary or paid
• Someone patient, warm, and genuinely interested in SEND
• A good communicator who can stay calm when things get loud or lively

What you get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you
• FREE access to our online CPD, including behaviour, autism awareness and trauma‑informed practice
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and quick, local placements
• A referral scheme if you bring friends along

If you’re ready to start a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.