Psychology Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,925 - 20,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant

Long‑term career opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a Gateshead specialist school. The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, start in September, term-time only, with long-term potential.

You will deliver targeted interventions, support emotional wellbeing, and help pupils develop independence and confidence while collaborating with experienced education professionals.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree and genuine interest in SEND.
• Calm, positive attitude and excellent communication.
• Ability to build relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day.
• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Work closely with experienced education professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm attitude

SEND interest

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Gateshead

Launch your career in education with hands-on SEN experience.

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Teaching or Mental Health?

Protocol Education is seeking caring and motivated graduates to join a welcoming specialist school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

Every day brings new challenges, rewarding moments and opportunities to change lives.

The role

• Full‑time position
• September start
• Monday‑Friday
• 8:30am-3:30pm
• Long‑term placement
• School term‑time only

You’ll be

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Promoting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
• Working closely with experienced education professionals

Requirements

• Psychology degree
• Genuine interest in SEND
• Calm and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with young people

  Why Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • Competitive rates
  • Free CPD Academy
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Long‑term career opportunities

  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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