Graduate learning support assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Heaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and Thrive Training

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is partnering with a friendly school near Jesmond to recruit a Psychology Graduate who will support pupils who need extra help to thrive. This role is an ideal stepping stone for a future in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Therapy, Mental Health or Social Work.

You’ll spend your days supporting children 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils build confidence and independence, and working with children with SEND and SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree (or related field)
• Positive, caring attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Working with children with SEND and SEMH needs
• Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff
• Making a real difference in children's education

Skills

Positive caring attitude

Excellent communication skills

Passion for supporting young people

Education

Psychology degree or related field

Job description

Psychology Graduate? Looking for experience that actually counts?

If you're thinking about a future in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Therapy, Mental Health, or Social Work, this role could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're partnering with a friendly school near Jesmond that's searching for a Psychology Graduate to support pupils who need a little extra help to thrive.

You’ll spend your days:

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups


• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence


• Working with children with SEND and SEMH needs


• Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff


• Making a real difference in children's education

You’ll need:

• A Psychology degree (or related field)


• A positive, caring attitude


• Excellent communication skills


• A genuine passion for supporting young people

Why people love this role:

• Incredible experience for future psychology careers


• Supportive staff and mentoring


• Meaningful, rewarding work


• Free CPD and Thrive Training


• Weekly PAYE pay

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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