Psychology and Sociology Graduate job | Early Years Support Staff | Primary School

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Early Years Teaching
Reference: 2347654
Salary: £89.85 - 109.00 per day
Job Published: 21 days ago

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne | Immediate Start

Role Type: Full-time, term-time only

Core hours: 8:30 – 16:00

Ready to make a real impact from day one? If you’ve recently graduated in Psychology or Sociology and are looking to make a difference, this role is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting. Working with young children at a critical stage in their development, you’ll play a key role in supporting their learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

This primary school is located in the heart of Newcastle, with excellent transport links and onsite carpark, making it easy for staff to get to work and be part of a vibrant, supportive community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Building strong, supportive relationships with young learners.
  • Assisting teachers in creating a positive, engaging classroom environment.
  • Supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
  • Encouraging confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.

Who You Are:

  • A recent Psychology or Sociology graduate.
  • Patient, empathetic, and great at building relationships.
  • Passionate about making a difference in young lives.
  • Ready to gain invaluable experience for future studies or career paths.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • A supportive, community-focused environment.
  • Real-world experience that builds skills and confidence.
  • The chance to truly make a difference in young lives.

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Daily, long-term and permanent jobs in schools
  • The full range of jobs including SEND and tuition
  • Great daily rates and the opportunity to get guaranteed work and pay
  • Support for your career through free CPD and resources
  • Help and advice from your consultant and our Teacher Services community
  • The peace of mind of working with a reputable and established company

If you’re ready to put your degree to work, make a positive impact, and be part of a close-knit school community, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake thorough checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided for all workers.

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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