Sociology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Studied Sociology and wondering how to turn theory into impact?

A welcoming secondary school in Gateshead is looking for a Sociology graduate to work as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with behaviour, SEMH needs, and social development.

This is a full-time role, 8.30am to 3.30pm
, ideal if you’re considering teacher training or educational psychology.

• Supporting students in lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Providing small group intervention focused on social skills
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Gaining real classroom experience before a PGCE

• Holds a degree in Sociology or a related subject
• Is confident working with teenagers
• Understands behaviour through a social lens
• Wants hands-on experience in education

• Excellent stepping stone into teaching
• Supportive staff team
• Clear guidance and structured school day

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Support exploring your teacher training pathway

If you want to see your degree make a difference beyond essays and lectures, this is your chance.

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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