Sociology Graduate Job | Primary Teaching Assistant | Benwell Grange, Newcastle

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Sociology Graduate Job – SEND Support Assistant (Primary)

Location: Benwell Grange, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start date: Immediate

Got a degree in Sociology and a heart for helping children thrive? This could be your perfect first step into education.

We’re working with a brilliant primary school in Benwell Grange that’s looking for a dedicated graduate to support pupils with special educational needs. If you’re empathetic, patient, and ready to make a real impact in a child’s school day, read on.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need extra support

  • Helping children build routines, confidence, and communication skills

  • Supporting learning both in and outside the classroom

  • Collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to create inclusive learning environments

    • Ideal for:

  • Recent Sociology grads (or Psychology, Criminology, Education too!)

  • Anyone keen to explore a future in teaching, therapy, youth work, or educational psychology

  • People who love working with children and want to see them succeed, especially those who need that little bit more

    • What you bring:

  • Understanding of social development, behaviour, or inclusion

  • A calm, caring approach and a willingness to learn

  • Some experience working with children (school, youth clubs, tutoring etc.) is a plus

    • Why start with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay (PAYE only, no dodgy deductions)

  • FREE CPD, including SEND, safeguarding & Thrive

  • Dedicated consultant support from people who care

  • Local schools, long-term roles, real impact

    • This is a real chance to be the steady support a child needs to succeed. And who knows, it might just spark your future career in education. Apply now!

    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 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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    Location:
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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