Sociology Graduate

Are you a Sociology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Teaching, Social Work, Youth Work, Educational Psychology, Community Support or the Public Sector?

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Sociology Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of society, behaviour, inequality and personal development while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The school is committed to developing resilient learners, encouraging ambition and ensuring every student is equipped with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in education and beyond.

Cramlington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Sociology Graduate, you may work as a:

• Learning Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Pastoral Support Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant
• Student Wellbeing Mentor

You'll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Building positive relationships that promote confidence and engagement.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional resilience.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals.
• Supporting attendance, wellbeing and personal development initiatives.
• Promoting inclusion throughout the school community.
• Helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to achieve their goals.

Every day provides an opportunity to positively influence young people while developing skills that are highly sought after across education, social care and public services.

Why Sociology Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain practical experience working with young people.
• Develop behaviour management and pastoral support skills.
• Build experience supporting diverse learning and social needs.
• Strengthen applications for postgraduate study and professional training.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, safeguarding and mentoring.
• Access excellent CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Work within a supportive secondary school environment.
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent employment.

Why This School?

This school places a strong emphasis on both academic success and personal development, helping students become confident, resilient and independent learners.

Staff work collaboratively to create a culture of high expectations and achievement where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, embrace opportunities and fulfil their potential.

For graduates looking to gain meaningful experience within education, this is an excellent environment in which to develop professional skills while making a genuine difference.

We're Looking For

• A degree in Sociology or a related subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've volunteered, worked in customer service, youth settings, mentoring, care or community projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're ready to build valuable experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Sociology Graduate opportunity in Cramlington.

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.

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