Politics Graduate

Job description

Are you a Politics Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before a career in Teaching, Civil Service, Public Policy, Local Government, Youth Work or Educational Psychology?

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Politics Graduate to support students in a successful secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of society, communication, leadership and public issues 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 Politics Graduate, you may work as a:

Teaching Assistant
Learning Mentor
Behaviour Support Assistant
Pastoral Support Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Inclusion Support Assistant
Student Wellbeing Mentor
You'll gain invaluable experience by:

Supporting students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Building positive relationships that promote confidence and engagement
Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs
Helping students overcome barriers to learning
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional resilience
Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
Supporting attendance, wellbeing and personal development initiatives
Promoting inclusion throughout the school community
Helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to achieve their goals
Every day provides an opportunity to positively influence young people whilst developing skills that are highly valued across education, government, public services and graduate careers.

Why Politics Graduates Choose This Opportunity

Gain practical experience working with young people
Develop behaviour management and pastoral support skills
Build experience supporting diverse learning and social needs
Strengthen applications for teacher training, public sector and Civil Service roles
Develop transferable skills in communication, leadership and mentoring
Access excellent CPD and specialist SEND training
Work within a supportive secondary school environment
Long-term ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kenton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English