Geography Graduate

Are you a Geography Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Teaching, Environmental Education, Town Planning, Public Services, Youth Work or Educational Psychology?

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

The school is committed to creating an inclusive and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every learner is supported to 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 Geography Graduate, you may work as a:

Teaching Assistant
Humanities Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Intervention Tutor
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 interventions across Humanities subjects
Helping students develop confidence, critical thinking and communication skills
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, public services and graduate careers.

Why Geography Graduates Choose This Opportunity

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, organisation and leadership
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 at the centre of everything it does. Staff have high expectations and work together 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 in a supportive environment that is committed to ensuring every student can succeed regardless of their starting point.

We're Looking For

A degree in Geography 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 tutoring, mentoring, customer service, youth work 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
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable experience while making a genuine difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Geography Graduate opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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.

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