Are you a Criminology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience before a career in Youth Justice, Probation, Policing, Social Work, Educational Psychology or Teaching?

Protocol Education is recruiting a motivated Criminology Graduate to support students in a thriving secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, safeguarding and the factors that influence young people's lives while building valuable experience within education.

The school is committed to creating an ambitious, inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students are encouraged to succeed and fulfil their potential.

Newcastle upon Tyne
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & September 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
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant
• Student Intervention Mentor

You'll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Helping young people regulate emotions and make positive choices.
• Working with students with SEMH needs, Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Supporting behaviour management using positive and restorative approaches.
• Building trusting relationships that encourage confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Supporting attendance, wellbeing and student progress.
• Working alongside teachers, SEND teams and safeguarding professionals.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

Every day presents opportunities to positively impact a young person's education and future.

Why Criminology Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain valuable experience before careers in policing, probation or youth justice.
• Build practical skills in behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Develop experience supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people.
• Strengthen postgraduate and professional applications.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Access excellent CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Develop transferable skills valued across education, public services and social care.

Why This School?

This secondary school places high expectations on students while ensuring they receive the support and encouragement needed to achieve their goals.

Staff work collaboratively to create a culture where effort, resilience and achievement are celebrated, making it an ideal environment for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience working with young people.

We're Looking For

• A degree in Criminology or a related subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, resilient and confident individuals.
• Positive role models who can build excellent relationships.
• A proactive and professional attitude.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've volunteered, coached sports, mentored, worked in customer service or supported young people in another setting, 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 make a real difference while building valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

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