Aspiring Educational Psychologist Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

DBS check support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking psychology graduates to gain practical SEMH school-based experience in Gateshead. This temporary, full-time role offers exposure to behaviour support, safeguarding and SEND interventions, building a foundation for future careers in Educational or Clinical Psychology.

You will support students with SEMH needs, assist with academic and pastoral activities, and collaborate with teaching staff. DBS check and safeguarding training are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychology graduate with a recent degree.
• Interest in SEMH, SEND and pupil wellbeing.
• Willing to obtain safeguarding checks and DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs.
• Deliver academic and pastoral support.
• Assist with behaviour support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Empathetic

Patient

Resilient

Great communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Opportunity

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – SEMH School Experience | Gateshead

Looking to build the experience needed for a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or SEND education?

Protocol Education is offering an exciting opportunity for Psychology Graduates to gain practical experience within specialist SEMH schools throughout Gateshead.

Location: Gateshead
Hours: Full-Time | School Hours

Why This Role?

Working within an SEMH setting will provide you with direct exposure to behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation strategies and SEND interventions, helping you develop the skills required for a successful career in psychology or education.

Duties Include

• Supporting students with SEMH needs
• Delivering academic and pastoral support
• Encouraging engagement and participation
• Implementing behaviour support plans
• Building trusted relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Collaborating with teaching and support staff

We're Looking For

• Psychology graduates eager to gain experience
• Individuals who are patient, empathetic and resilient
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Candidates passionate about inclusion and SEND

Excellent Experience For

• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Clinical Psychology Graduates
• SEN Teachers
• Behaviour Support Specialists
• Mental Health Support Workers
• Youth and Community Workers

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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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