Psychology Graduate

Protocol Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Consultant support

Career progression in education

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Psychology graduate to support pupils in Wakefield. You will help pupils who require additional guidance to reach their potential, building positive relationships and contributing to a supportive classroom.

The role offers a daily rate of £93–£118, with September start and opportunities to progress into longer-term roles within specialist education settings.

Qualifications

• Requires psychology degree or imminent graduation.
• Must be patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Genuine interest in understanding behaviour and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils through patience and trust.
• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and additional learning needs.
• Encourage emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement in class.
• Collaborate with education professionals to create safe learning environments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

SEMH/SEND support

Education

Psychology degree or near-graduate

Job description

Psychology Graduate

Graduated in Psychology and wondering what comes next?

You've spent years studying behaviour, development and mental health. Now is the perfect opportunity to put that knowledge into practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We're currently partnering with specialist schools and alternative provision settings across Wakefield to recruit enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology graduates looking to gain hands‑on experience within education and support services.

£93 – £118 per day

Wakefield and surrounding areas

September start available

What does the role involve?

This is where your understanding of psychology moves beyond lectures and into real-world situations.

You’ll be supporting children and young people who require additional guidance and encouragement to achieve their potential in education. No two days are ever the same, making this a rewarding and varied role.

Sometimes the smallest acts of support can have the greatest impact. A kind word, a listening ear, or simply being someone pupils can rely on.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Building positive and meaningful relationships with pupils through patience, consistency and trust
• Supporting children with SEMH, SEND and additional learning needs
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement within the classroom
• Working closely with experienced education professionals to provide a safe and supportive learning environment

Why is this a great opportunity for Psychology graduates?

Whether you're considering a future in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Services, Social Work or Teaching, this role provides valuable experience that can help strengthen your career pathway.

Benefits include:

• Practical experience working directly with children and young people
• Exposure to specialist education settings and alternative provisions
• Potential opportunities to move into long‑term or permanent positions
• Ongoing guidance and support from a consultant who understands your career aspirations

What we're looking for

• A Psychology degree (or be due to graduate shortly)
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• A genuine interest in understanding behaviour and supporting young people
• A willingness to learn, develop and make a positive impact

No school‑based experience?

That’s absolutely okay. We’re interested in finding people with the right attitude, enthusiasm and passion for helping young people succeed. We’ll support you with the rest.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies or hidden costs
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Team Teach and Thrive training
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant throughout your journey
• Opportunities to build a career within education, SEND and mental health support

Not Thrive trained?

No worries. We can enrol you onto our FREE Thrive training, helping you develop additional skills, strengthen your CV and stand out to local schools.

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.