At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students academically and emotionally in specialist schools across the North East.
- Company: Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, ongoing training, and potential long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with support from experienced staff and potential for permanent positions.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact while paving your way into Educational Psychology or Teaching.
- Qualifications: Psychology degree and GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Gateshead, Sunderland & South Shields
Hours: Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm | Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm | Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Do you want to make a genuine impact while gaining valuable experience for your future career? We are working with specialist schools and alternative provisions across the North East who are seeking Psychology Graduates to support students both academically and emotionally.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Helping students access the curriculum
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Encouraging engagement in classroom learning
- Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
- Working with students who require additional encouragement and guidance
- Building positive working relationships with pupils and staff
Approximately 90% of this role involves supporting students with their learning and classroom engagement, with around 10% focused on pastoral support and wellbeing.
Essential Criteria:
- Psychology Degree
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above
- Passion for supporting young people
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional and proactive attitude
Why Apply?
- Valuable experience within education
- Ideal pathway into Educational Psychology and Teaching
- Ongoing training and development
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available
- Support from experienced school staff and consultants
Drivers are highly desirable, as opportunities may be available across multiple school sites and provisions throughout Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Shields. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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’. 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. Full assistance provided.
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