Criminology graduates - learning support

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services organization is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in South Tyneside. This full-time role offers hands-on experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Ideal for psychology or criminology graduates seeking to make a meaningful impact in education and child development. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Must be a psychology or criminology graduate or in final year.
• Available for full-time work.
• Experience with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs.
• Build trusting relationships to aid learning.
• Assist with emotional resilience interventions.
• Learn from professionals in psychology and education.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

Overview

Psychology & Criminology Graduates SEND Support Assistants Needed

Learning Support Assistant

Work in Schools in and around South Tyneside - Primary, Secondary and SEND school opportunities

Are you a psychology or criminology graduate, or a final-year undergraduate, looking for hands-on experience working with children with additional needs? Protocol Education is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a well-led, nurturing primary school in North Tyneside.

This full-time, term-time only role is ideal for those interested in careers in educational psychology, mental health, social work, youth justice, or teaching. You will be working closely with children who have experienced significant trauma and have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Why This Role?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a structured school environment
• Work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Develop skills in behaviour management, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed approaches
• A long-term opportunity that could lead to a permanent role or support further studies

The Role Involves:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs in a well-run, inclusive setting
• Building trusting relationships to help children overcome barriers to learning
• Assisting with interventions designed to promote emotional resilience and engagement
• Learning from professionals in education, psychology, and child development

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychology or criminology knowledge in a real-world setting while making a meaningful impact. Whether you're preparing for postgraduate study or considering a career in education, youth work, or rehabilitation, this role provides invaluable experience and professional development.

Please note: Applicants must be psychology or criminology graduates, or in their final year of study, and available for full-time work.

Apply today with Protocol Education.

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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