Graduate Criminology Teaching Assistant upon Tyne

Graduate Criminology Teaching Assistant – Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Are you a Criminology graduate looking to build experience working with young people before pursuing a career in youth justice, social work, policing or education?

We are recruiting a full‑time Graduate Criminology Teaching Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne within a specialist setting supporting learners with SEND and SEMH needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop behaviour support, mentoring and intervention skills while making a genuine difference.

Why this role is rewarding

• Ideal experience for Criminology graduates
• Build behaviour management and mentoring skills
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Excellent pathway into education and pastoral careers

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and 1:1 support
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Build positive learner relationships
• Encourage engagement and confidence

Skills & Qualities

• Criminology degree or related subject
• Resilient and empathetic
• Strong communication skills

Apply today and start building your future career.

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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