Graduate Teaching Assistant – Pastoral & Behaviour Support
Hexham | Full Time | Term Time Only
£98–£115 per day | Immediate Start Available
Your Degree Got You Here. Now Get the Experience.
Finished university and wondering "what do I actually do with my degree now?"
If you're a Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education or related graduate, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience before taking your next career step.
Protocol Education is looking for a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a school in Hexham.
You'll work directly with young people, supporting their learning, behaviour, confidence and wellbeing.
What Makes This Role Different?
You'll gain genuine experience working with young people and develop skills that can be difficult to gain from a graduate office job.
You'll learn how to:
- Build meaningful relationships
- Communicate with different personalities
- Understand behaviour and individual needs
- Support emotional wellbeing
- Manage challenging situations
- Encourage positive behaviour
- Build confidence and independence
- Support pupils academically
- Work 1:1 and with small groups
- Work as part of a professional school team
Your Degree Could Be a Great Fit
We'd love to hear from graduates with backgrounds in:
Psychology | Sociology | Criminology | Education | Youth Work | Childhood Studies | English | Sports
School experience is not essential. We're more interested in your personality, attitude and ability to connect with young people.
Build Experience For Your Future
This role could give you relevant experience if you're considering:
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Youth Work
- SEND
- Pastoral Care
- Child and Adolescent Services
Joining Protocol Education
You'll receive:
- £98–£115 per day
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and online training
- A dedicated education consultant
- Ongoing support
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're ready to turn your degree into experience, your next chapter could start in a classroom.