Gateshead - Psychology Graduate (Secondary)

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Psychologist to support pupils' mental health and learning in Gateshead schools. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and educational psychologists delivering assessments and interventions. Applicants must hold a degree in psychology and be passionate about aiding children's educational experiences. This role offers valuable exposure to diverse school environments, with opportunities for professional development and training in educational psychology. The position starts as temporary, with the potential for permanence.

Benefits

Exposure to a variety of school environments

Training in educational psychology practices

Supportive mentoring and career development

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology required.
• Passion for supporting children and schools.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ mental health and learning.
• Work alongside teachers and educational psychologists.
• Deliver assessments, interventions, and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in psychology

Job description

Gateshead – Psychology Graduate (Secondary Schools)

Job title: Graduate Psychologist – Secondary Schools
Day Rate: £89.00 - £130 per day

Type of employment: Full-time
Location: Gateshead

Launch your career in educational psychology! Help children and young people in Gateshead schools reach their full potential while gaining vital experience in UK education.

We’re looking for a psychology graduate eager to support pupils’ mental health and learning. You’ll work alongside teachers, SEN teams, and educational psychologists to deliver assessments, interventions, and wellbeing initiatives across schools. Perfect for someone committed to shaping the next generation’s learning experience.

Requirements

• Degree in psychology
• Passion for supporting children and schools
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Benefits

• Exposure to a variety of school environments
• Training in educational psychology practices
• Supportive mentoring and career development

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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