Calling all Psychology Graduates!
Fancy turning your Psychology degree into real-world experience? If you’re interested in child development, mental health, Educational Psychology, therapy, teaching or SEND, this could be the perfect next step.
Protocol Education is working with a range of welcoming SEN schools across Gateshead who are looking for Psychology Graduates to join their teams from September.
You’ll work closely with pupils who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs, helping them feel confident, supported and ready to learn.
Role Details
- Location: Gateshead
- Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
- Start Date: September 2026
- Pay: £92.63-£98 per day
- Role: Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping children with SEND access their learning
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Building trusting relationships with pupils
- Delivering targeted interventions
- Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
- Encouraging confidence, independence and communication
- Creating a calm and inclusive learning environment
Why SEN Experience Is Great for Psychology Graduates
This role gives you the chance to put your degree into practice. You’ll gain valuable experience understanding child development, behaviour, emotional regulation and individual needs while working alongside experienced education professionals.
It’s particularly suited to graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, teaching, counselling, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy or social care.
What We're Looking For
- A Psychology degree or related subject
- Genuine interest in working with children and young people
- Patient, resilient and compassionate approach
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential
Why Work With Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay
- No umbrella companies
- FREE access to our CPD Academy
- Dedicated consultant support
- FREE Thrive training opportunities
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- Experience across a range of specialist SEN settings
Ready to turn your Psychology degree into experience that could shape your career?
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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