Criminology Graduate

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you a Criminology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Probation Services, Youth Justice, Policing, Social Work, Youth Work or Education?

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Criminology Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, safeguarding, social influences and intervention strategies while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive and ambitious environment where every student feels valued, supported and able to succeed. With a strong emphasis on personal development, resilience and aspiration, staff work collaboratively to help students overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

Newcastle upon Tyne

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

The Role

As a Criminology Graduate, you may work as a:

Behaviour Support Assistant
Learning Mentor
Pastoral Support Assistant
SEMH Support Assistant
Inclusion Support Assistant
SEND Teaching 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 make positive choices and overcome barriers to learning
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional resilience
Supporting restorative and pastoral approaches within the school
Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
Supporting attendance, wellbeing and personal development initiatives
Encouraging students to develop independence and self-belief
Every day provides an opportunity to positively influence young people whilst developing skills that are highly valued across youth justice, education, social care and public services.

Why Criminology Graduates Choose This Opportunity

Gain practical experience working with young people
Develop behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Build experience supporting vulnerable learners
Strengthen applications for policing, probation and social work careers
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 prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community where students are placed at the centre of everything it does. Staff have high expectations and work together to ensure every learner feels a sense of belonging and is supported to succeed.

The school promotes confidence, resilience and compassion while encouraging students to become responsible and active members of their communities. This makes it an excellent environment for graduates who want to gain meaningful experience supporting young people from a wide range of backgrounds.

We're Looking For

A degree in Criminology 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 mentoring, sports coaching, care, youth work, customer service 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
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