At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs and help them thrive in a classroom setting.
- Company: Protocol Education, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Great stepping stone for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, or Therapy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience for your future career.
- Qualifications: Psychology graduates or final year students with a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley
Salary: £92.63–£100 per day (Depending on experience) PAYE
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Calling all Psychology grads... Ready to put that degree to good use? If you're passionate about behaviour, mental health, and helping young people thrive, we've got just the thing.
We're on the lookout for Psychology graduates who are ready to step into a classroom and really make a difference. Think less textbooks, more "lightbulb moments." You'll be working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in a specialist or mainstream school, supporting children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, and more.
What your day might look like:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
- Helping children with social, emotional or sensory needs access learning
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
- Bringing calm, confidence and kindness to every challenge
Who we're looking for:
- Psychology graduates (or final year students!) with a real interest in SEND and child development
- People who are patient, proactive, and genuinely care
- Bonus points if you've volunteered, mentored, or worked in youth settings before
Why this role?
- It's a brilliant stepping stone if you're considering Educational Psychology, Teaching or Therapy careers
- Get real-world experience in schools that value your input
- Build lasting relationships and make a genuine impact
Protocol Education offers:
- Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella nonsense)
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy (hello Thrive training!)
- Personalised support from a lovely consultant who gets to know you
- Roles in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
- A referral scheme that actually rewards you
Safeguarding matters: Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Sound like your kind of start? Email your CV to (url removed) and let's chat!
Teaching Assistant in Wales employer: Protocol Education
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