Psychology Graduate Job | Primary SEND Support | Newcastle

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization is seeking psychology graduates in Newcastle upon Tyne to work with children with additional needs in primary schools. The role involves supporting children with SEND, helping them engage in learning, and fostering social-emotional development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in psychology or a related field and a passion for working with children. This temporary position offers hands-on experience and the possibility of a permanent role in the future.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD training

Ongoing support from SEND-specialist consultants

Qualifications

• Studied psychology (or a related subject).
• Enjoy working with children.
• Open to learning and asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND, including autism and ADHD.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and build positive relationships.
• Work alongside teachers and SENDCos.

Skills

Child development

Calmness

Compassion

Ability to work with children

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Psychology Graduate? Here’s Your Classroom Breakthrough

Just completed your psychology degree and wondering where to make a real impact? Step into the classroom, where your knowledge can transform lives.

Protocol Education is seeking psychology graduates with a passion for child development and behaviour to support children with additional needs in mainstream primary schools.

What You’ll Do

• Support children with SEND, including autism, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Turn theory into practice by helping pupils regulate emotions, engage in learning, and build positive relationships
• Work 1:1 or in small groups alongside teachers and SENDCos
• Support learning, routines, and social-emotional development throughout the school day
• Gain hands-on experience that’s ideal preparation for careers in educational psychology, mental health or teaching

This Role Is For You If…

• You’ve studied psychology (or a related subject)
• You’re calm, compassionate, and genuinely enjoy working with children
• You want meaningful, paid school-based experience before your next step
• You’re open to learning, asking questions, and being a consistent, steady presence for pupils

Why Protocol?

This isn’t just classroom support — it’s career-shaping experience. Whether you see yourself in psychology, teaching, or therapy, you’ll gain the skills, stories and confidence that no lecture could ever provide.

Protocol Perks

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• Free CPD training, including Thrive and trauma-informed practice
• Ongoing 1:1 support from SEND-specialist consultants

Apply today and let’s find you a role where you’ll make a lasting difference.

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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