Graduate Psychology Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Graduate Psychology Support Assistant to gain valuable classroom experience in a friendly primary school in the United Kingdom. You will support pupils with SEND and help create an inclusive learning environment.

The role suits graduates aiming to progress into Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related fields. You will work alongside experienced staff, develop communication and behaviour support skills, and participate in safeguarding

Qualifications

• Graduate with a psychology degree seeking school-based experience.
• Interest in child development and learning.
• Willing to engage in safeguarding and CPD training.
• Ability to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour.
• Support emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Monitor progress and celebrate pupil achievements.

Skills

Psychology degree

Communication

Behaviour support

SEND awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Graduate Psychology Support Assistant

Ready to turn your psychology degree into meaningful, real-world experience?

A friendly and inclusive primary school is recruiting a Graduate Psychology Support Assistant to work with pupils who need additional support to succeed in the classroom.

This role is ideal for graduates looking to strengthen their experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Teaching, or related professions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour.
• Support emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Monitor progress and celebrate pupil achievements.

Who Would Thrive in This Role?

• Psychology graduates seeking school-based experience.
• Graduates interested in child development and learning.
• Individuals passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
• Positive, adaptable, and relationship-focused professionals.

Why Apply?

• Work alongside experienced education professionals.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour support, and SEND.
• Access ongoing CPD and specialist training.
• Build a strong foundation for future postgraduate study and professional careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional confidence, and make a genuine impact on children's lives.

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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