Psychology / Sociology Graduate – Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Location: Hexham
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£115 per day, depending on experience
Turn Your Degree Into Real-World Experience
Are you a Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education or Youth Work graduate looking for experience that will actually help shape your future career?
Protocol Education is working with a school in Hexham to recruit a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support pupils with their learning, confidence, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who enjoys understanding what motivates young people, why they behave the way they do and how the right support can make a difference.
What Will You Be Doing?
You’ll work closely with pupils and school staff, providing a mixture of pastoral and classroom support.
Your day could include:
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Helping pupils manage emotions and overcome challenges
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
- Supporting pupils who may lack confidence
- Helping students develop independence
- Supporting learning within the classroom
- Encouraging communication and social development
- Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff
- Helping create a calm and positive learning environment
Your Degree Could Be the Perfect Starting Point
We're particularly interested in graduates from:
Psychology | Sociology | Criminology | Education | Youth Work | Childhood Studies | English | Sports
You don't need previous school experience. What's most important is that you're approachable, patient, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people.
Where Could This Experience Take You?
This role can provide valuable experience for graduates considering careers in:
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Youth Work
- SEND
- Pastoral Support
- Child and Adolescent Services
Why Protocol Education?
- £98–£115 per day
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and online training
- Dedicated education consultant
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're looking for more than just a graduate job and want experience that could genuinely influence your future career, we'd love to hear from you.