Psychology Graduate | Behaviour & SEN TA | Sunderland

Protocol Education Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Permanent opportunities available

Specialist SEND training

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Sunderland schools. The role focuses on behaviour, child development and SEND, supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD, and learning needs during school hours.

You will engage in 1:1 mentoring, small-group support, and classroom learning, helping pupils develop social, communication, and emotional regulation skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree is ideal, but related degrees are considered.
• Experience or interest in behaviour, child development, mental health and SEND is valuable.
• Willing to work in Sunderland schools as a SEN Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 mentoring or support for individuals.
• Small-group support in classroom settings.
• Behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
• Contributing to classroom learning and targeted interventions.
• Developing social and communication skills.
• Encouraging positive choices and independence.
• Building pupil confidence and resilience.
• Supporting SEND and SEMH needs.
• Close collaboration with teachers and education staff.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Youth communication

Resilience

Positive attitude

Behaviour understanding

Willingness to develop

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology

Sociology

Education

Childhood Studies

Job description

Psychology Graduate | Behaviour & SEN TA | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day

Psychology Graduate? Interested in Behaviour?

Could your understanding of psychology help a young person overcome barriers to education?

Protocol Education are looking for Psychology Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants within schools across Sunderland.

This role is particularly suited to graduates interested in behaviour, child development, mental health and SEND.

The Role

You'll support pupils who may experience:

• Behavioural difficulties
• SEMH needs
• Autism
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Learning difficulties
• Communication difficulties

You could be involved in:

• 1:1 mentoring
• Small-group support
• Behaviour support
• Classroom learning
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Targeted interventions
• Social and communication development
• Supporting positive choices
• Building confidence
• Encouraging independence

We Want Someone Who Is:

• Calm and patient
• Naturally empathetic
• Confident communicating with young people
• Resilient
• Positive and approachable
• Interested in understanding behaviour
• Keen to develop their experience

A Psychology degree is ideal, but we would also consider related degrees such as Criminology, Sociology, Education or Childhood Studies.

A Great First Step Towards a Career In:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health
• Teaching
• SEND
• Behaviour Support
• Social Work
• Youth Work

Benefits

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term opportunities
• Permanent opportunities available
• Specialist SEND training
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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