Science Graduate

Are you a Science Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Healthcare, Research, Clinical Services or the Public Sector?

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Science Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne
. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your analytical, investigative and communication skills while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. With a strong focus on aspiration, resilience and personal development, students are supported to achieve both academically and socially.

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

As a Science Graduate, you may work as a:

• Science Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Intervention Tutor
• Academic Mentor
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Student Progress Mentor

You’ll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Delivering targeted Science interventions
• Helping students develop confidence in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs
• Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional resilience
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting students to achieve their academic potential

Every day provides an opportunity to positively influence young people whilst developing skills that are highly valued across education, healthcare, research and graduate careers.

• Gain practical classroom experience
• Develop teaching, coaching and mentoring skills
• Build confidence working with young people
• Strengthen applications for teacher training and postgraduate study
• Develop transferable skills in communication, leadership and problem-solving
• Access excellent CPD and specialist SEND training
• Work within a supportive secondary school environment
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent employment

This school prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community where students are at the centre of everything it does. Staff have high expectations and work collaboratively to create a culture of aspiration, achievement and belonging.

Students are encouraged to become confident, resilient and compassionate young people. Graduates joining the school will benefit from working within a supportive environment that is committed to helping every learner fulfil their potential regardless of their starting point.

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Sciences 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 worked in tutoring, mentoring, customer service, sports coaching, youth work, laboratory settings or community projects, we’d love to hear from you.

• £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
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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