Psychology Graduate 1:1 support assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Heaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free safeguarding training

Professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join a welcoming school near Jesmond. You will deliver 1:1 and intervention support, aiding pupils with SEND and SEMH needs while promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience.

The role collaborates closely with teachers and support staff to foster positive learning experiences. Ideal candidates hold a psychology-related degree, are compassionate and enthusiastic, and have strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Must have psychology degree or related field.
• Compassionate and enthusiastic approach to supporting pupils.
• Experience with young people is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and intervention support
• Help pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Support behaviour and engagement strategies
• Work closely with teachers and support staff

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Relationship-building

Education

Psychology Graduate or related degree

Job description

Make a difference from day one

Do you want a role where your support genuinely changes lives?

We're recruiting a Psychology Graduate to join a fantastic school near Jesmond, helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Every day brings something different. You'll celebrate small victories, build positive relationships, and support pupils who need encouragement, patience, and understanding.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 and intervention support
• Help pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Support behaviour and engagement strategies
• Work closely with teachers and support staff

Ideal candidate:

• Psychology Graduate or related degree
• Compassionate and enthusiastic
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Passion for education and child development
• Experience with young people is advantageous

Why join?

• Gain valuable school experience
• Develop practical skills for future careers
• Join a welcoming and supportive staff team
• Access free training and professional development
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

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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