Job title: Criminology Graduate – Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Full-time or part-time
Got a criminology degree and a passion for understanding behaviour?
We’re looking for criminology graduates to join secondary schools across Newcastle as Learning Support Assistants. This role is all about helping young people stay engaged in lessons, manage behaviour, and build the confidence to succeed.
It’s ideal experience if you’re thinking about a career in youth work, social work, probation services, education or mental health.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting students who need extra help with behaviour and learning
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Working 1:1 and in small groups to keep pupils focused and on track
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Assisting teachers in creating a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment
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Using your criminology knowledge to help understand different needs and approaches
What we’re looking for:
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A degree in criminology (or a related subject)
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Patience, empathy and confidence working with teenagers
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Adaptability – no two days are the same
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Experience with young people in schools, mentoring or community settings is a bonus
Why work with us?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
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FREE training, including safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
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The chance to gain valuable experience in schools before moving into further study or careers in related fields
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A friendly local consultant who knows the schools and will find roles that fit you
If you want a role where your skills and insights can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start supporting young people in Newcastle classrooms.
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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