Sociology Graduate - KS1 Behaviour & Pastoral Support TA

Interested in how social factors shape behaviour and learning?

A welcoming primary school in Gateshead is seeking a Sociology graduate to support pupils in KS1 who need additional pastoral and behavioural guidance.

Part‑time, 8.30am to 3.30pm
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• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and classroom routines
• Working closely with the SENCO and class teachers
• Supporting small group social skills sessions
• Contributing to positive behaviour strategies

This is a powerful stepping stone into teaching, social work, or educational psychology.

• A Sociology or related degree
• A calm, consistent presence
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in behaviour and inclusion

• Clear behaviour systems
• Strong safeguarding culture
• Supportive leadership

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD including behaviour and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support

If you want your degree to make a real difference in young children’s lives, this role delivers.

Apply today to secure your place in a Gateshead primary school.

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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