Graduate opportunities - SEN Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Gateshead is seeking graduates interested in making a positive impact in special education. The role involves supporting pupils with communication and learning differences in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have degrees in psychology, education, or related fields, alongside experience with children. This temporary position offers competitive weekly pay, training opportunities, and a chance for permanent placement in the future.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free access to CPD Academy

Opportunities in various schools

Easy registration for quick starts

Free Thrive training

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology, education, youth work, or social sciences.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to stay patient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication, sensory and learning differences.
• Assist in structured routines and engaging activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Help build confidence and calm moments in the classroom.
• Learn hands-on strategies in psychology and SEN.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Energy

Education

Degree in psychology, education, or related fields

Job description

Just finished your degree and wondering where to start? If you’re curious about working in education, psychology, SEN or care, this specialist school in Gateshead could be the perfect first step.

We’re supporting a fantastic SEND setting that works with children who have autism, communication differences and complex learning needs. They’re big believers in potential, and they’re open to graduates from all backgrounds who bring energy, compassion and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and learning differences
• Helping with structured routines, visual timetables and engaging activities
• Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff
• Building confidence, connection and calm moments in the classroom
• Learning hands‑on strategies used in psychology, SEN and behaviour support

Who we’d love to hear from

• Graduates in psychology, education, youth work, social sciences or similar
• Anyone who’s worked with children or young people in any setting
• People who stay patient under pressure and bring warmth to the room
• Individuals looking for meaningful, purposeful work where every day is different

Why this role is perfect for graduates

• You get real experience that strengthens applications for teacher training, educational psychology, youth work and therapy careers
• A chance to learn from specialist staff in a highly supportive environment
• Training available in SEND, behaviour support and communication approaches

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• A friendly, dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Opportunities across specialist and mainstream schools
• Smooth registration and quick starts

One quick thing…
Are you Thrive trained?
If not, we offer free Thrive training, and special schools absolutely love it. It looks brilliant on your CV too.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.