Theatre & Drama Students: Get into Education!

Graduated with a Theatre, Drama or Performing Arts degree and wondering how to put your skills to meaningful use?

Protocol Education is working with schools across Keynsham and the surrounding area to recruit confident, creative and compassionate individuals for rewarding 1:1 Learning Support Assistant roles, starting in January 2027.

This isn't a drama teaching position. Instead, it's an opportunity to use the valuable transferable skills you've developed through your degree to support children who need encouragement, consistency and positive role models throughout their school day.

The ability to communicate effectively, adapt to different situations, build relationships, read emotions and think creatively are all qualities that schools actively look for, and they're often exactly what pupils need to thrive.

Why Theatre Graduates Excel in Schools

Your degree has equipped you with far more than performance skills. Schools value graduates who can bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Confidence working with a wide range of personalities
• Adaptability and resilience
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire others
• Experience collaborating within teams
• Confidence presenting ideas and building connections

These skills are particularly valuable when supporting children who may need extra help with confidence, communication, emotional regulation or engagement with learning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis throughout the school day
• Helping children access learning and classroom activities
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Working closely with teachers and support staff
• Using creative approaches to help overcome barriers to learning

Every day is different, and every small achievement can make a huge difference to a child's confidence and future success.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your schedule and future career plans
• Competitive daily rates of £92-£94 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Local opportunities with minimal travel
• Dedicated consultants who understand graduate career pathways
• Free access to our CPD Academy and educational training courses
• Easy-to-use online booking and availability system
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

A Bit About You

• A Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts or related creative degree
• Friendly, approachable and emotionally aware
• Confident communicating with children and adults
• Creative, adaptable and proactive
• Passionate about making a positive impact
• Resilient and able to think on your feet
• Interested in child development, psychology, education or youth support
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
• CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare, youth work or mentoring where applicable)
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Ready for Your Next Act?

If you're looking for a role where your creativity, emotional intelligence and communication skills can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your education journey in January 2027 and discover how your Theatre degree can make a lasting impact in the classroom.