Psychology & Criminology Graduate | Behaviour Teaching Assistant | Gateshead
Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience
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Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate interested in behaviour, young people, mental health or youth services?
Protocol Education are recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Gateshead school.
This role would allow you to develop practical experience while using knowledge from your degree to understand and support young people.
The Role
You will support pupils who may experience barriers to learning, helping them:
- Engage positively with education
- Manage emotions
- Develop confidence
- Build positive relationships
- Improve communication
- Develop independence
- Understand boundaries and expectations
- Re-engage with learning
You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff, providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
Your Degree Could Be Relevant If You Have Studied
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Sociology
- Youth Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Social Sciences
We Want Someone Who Is
- Calm and patient
- Confident around young people
- Naturally curious and observant
- Resilient
- Approachable
- A good communicator
- Keen to gain practical experience
School experience is not essential.
Future Career Paths
This experience could be particularly useful if you're considering Educational Psychology, Youth Justice, Teaching, Mental Health, Social Work, Behaviour Support or SEND.
Protocol Education
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and online training
- Dedicated education consultant
- Ongoing support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.