Recently graduated with a Humanities degree and wondering where it could take you?

If you're passionate about people, communication and helping others succeed, a role in education could be the perfect next step.

Protocol Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across BS6 to recruit enthusiastic Humanities graduates for Learning Support Assistant (LSA) positions. Whether you've studied History, Geography, Politics, Sociology, English, Philosophy or another Humanities subject, your skills are highly transferable to the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience, build confidence working with children, and explore a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or pastoral support.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils achieve their potential by:

Supporting learning within the classroom

Working with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups

Building confidence, resilience and positive learning habits

Supporting literacy, topic work and classroom activities

Helping pupils stay engaged and focused throughout the school day

Adapting your approach to meet different learning needs

Working closely with teachers and experienced school staff

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role where you'll see the impact of your support first-hand.

Why Humanities Graduates Thrive in Education

Your degree has equipped you with skills schools genuinely value, including:

✔ Excellent communication skills

✔ Critical thinking and problem-solving

✔ The ability to explain ideas clearly

✔ Empathy and emotional intelligence

✔ Strong organisation and time management

✔ A curiosity about how young people learn and develop

These qualities can make a real difference in helping children feel supported, understood and motivated.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

✨ A fantastic introduction to working in education

✨ Opportunities to gain experience before teacher training

✨ Flexible working options available

✨ Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE

✨ Local placements with manageable travel

✨ Access to free CPD and training opportunities

✨ Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

✨ £250 Refer-a-Friend scheme

Pay & Location

Pay: £91-£94 per day

Location: BS6, Bristol

Who We're Looking For

• Humanities graduate or final-year student
• Interested in education and working with children
• Positive, approachable and professional
• Comfortable supporting pupils both one-to-one and in groups
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Passionate about helping young people succeed

Looking Ahead

Many of our graduate LSAs go on to pursue careers in:

Primary Teaching

Secondary Teaching

Educational Psychology

SEN Support

‍‍‍ Youth Work

❤️ Pastoral and Inclusion Roles

If you're looking for meaningful work that develops your skills while making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how your Humanities degree could be the start of a rewarding career in education.