Psychology Grad: Behaviour & SEND Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Psychology Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time position in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will support pupils 1:1 and assist with behaviour plans within a SEND/SEMH setting.

Ideal candidates are psychology or mental health graduates seeking experience in education. The role offers hands-on learning, collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff, and a foundation for future postgraduate study in Educational Psychology or teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviours is preferred.
• Good communication and reflective practice.
• Interest in Educational Psychology and CAMHS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with behaviour support plans
• Encouraging positive engagement with learning
• Delivering small-group interventions
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff

Skills

Psychology graduates

Mental health graduates

Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Future teachers

SEND and SEMH

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a Psychology Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time position in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will support pupils 1:1 and assist with behaviour plans within a SEND/SEMH setting.

Ideal candidates are psychology or mental health graduates seeking experience in education. The role offers hands-on learning, collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff, and a foundation for future postgraduate study in Educational Psychology or teaching.