Are you a History Graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Public Services, Youth Work, Social Work or Further Education?

Protocol Education is recruiting a motivated History Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your communication, research and critical-thinking skills while making a genuine difference to young people's education and future prospects.

The school is committed to high aspirations, inclusion and student success, creating an environment where every young person is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop the confidence needed for future success.

Ashington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & September Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a History Graduate, you may work as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Humanities Learning Support Assistant
• Academic Mentor
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Inclusion Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Intervention Support Assistant

You'll gain invaluable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Assisting learners across Humanities and the wider curriculum.
• Helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Delivering targeted intervention sessions.
• Working alongside teachers, SEND teams and pastoral professionals.
• Building positive relationships that support engagement and achievement.
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and fulfil their potential.

Every day provides opportunities to positively influence young people's academic progress and personal development.

Why History Graduates Choose This Opportunity

• Gain practical classroom experience before teacher training.
• Develop behaviour management and mentoring skills.
• Build experience supporting students with a range of needs.
• Strengthen applications for PGCE, Schools Direct and postgraduate study.
• Access excellent CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Develop transferable communication and leadership skills.
• Long-term opportunities with routes into permanent school employment.

Why This Role?

This role offers an excellent foundation for a future career working with children and young people. You'll gain first-hand experience of school life while developing skills that are highly sought after across education, public services and social care sectors.

We're Looking For

• A degree in History or a related Humanities subject.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A patient, adaptable and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've tutored, volunteered, mentored, coached sports or worked with young people in another capacity, 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 looking to develop your career 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 History Graduate opportunity in Ashington.