1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a Gateshead school. This full-time, term-time-only position offers a daily rate of £98–£120 and starts ASAP.

The role focuses on understanding the pupil's communication, engagement, and confidence, with opportunities to work towards educational psychology or related careers. You will provide individualised daily support, help with lesson engagement, task breakdown, and social interaction, while maintaining a patient,

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates encouraged; relevant education welcomed.
• Strong interpersonal skills for 1:1 pupil support.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support throughout the school day.
• Help pupil engage with lessons and break down tasks.
• Support communication and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions.
• Observe changes in behaviour and communicate with staff.

Skills

Empathy

Observant

Adaptable

Patient

Positive

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Psychology Graduate

Gateshead | Full Time | Term Time Only
£98–£120 per day | Start ASAP

One Pupil. One Relationship. A Lot of Opportunity to Learn.

Protocol Education is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a Gateshead school.

This isn't about simply sitting beside a pupil in lessons. You'll get to know how they communicate, what helps them engage and what strategies allow them to feel confident within the school environment.

It's an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate who wants to gain genuine experience working with children and young people.

Your Role

You’ll provide individualised support throughout the school day, including:

• Helping the pupil engage with lessons
• Breaking down tasks and providing encouragement
• Supporting communication
• Helping with emotional regulation
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Building confidence
• Supporting friendships and social interaction
• Promoting independence
• Observing changes in behaviour or engagement
• Communicating with teachers and support staff

Why This Role Could Suit a Psychology Graduate

You’ll gain practical insight into areas such as:

• Child development
• Behaviour
• Emotional regulation
• Communication
• Individual differences
• SEND
• Learning and engagement

It could be valuable experience if you’re considering Educational Psychology, Teaching, Clinical Psychology, SEND, Counselling or other child-focused careers.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of school experience.

We want someone who is:

Patient | Reliable | Observant | Empathetic | Adaptable | Positive

A Psychology degree is desirable, although graduates from related subjects may also be considered.

Benefits

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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