Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with emotional, social, and academic needs, applying psychology knowledge in a practical setting.

The ideal candidate is a psychology graduate with a strong interest in child development and mental health, resilient and adaptable, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or a related field.
• Interest in CAMHS/education.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support classroom learning and intervention activities.
• Help create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Child development interest

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Do you want to build your experience in child mental health, behaviour support, and SEND education?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school, supporting pupils who require additional emotional, social, and academic support.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of psychology in a practical setting while developing the skills needed for future careers in mental health and education.

The Role

You'll work with children who may experience:

• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• ADHD and attention challenges.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Communication and interaction difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support classroom learning and intervention activities.
• Help create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Psychology graduate.
• Strong interest in child development and mental health.
• Resilient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

This role provides an outstanding foundation for careers within CAMHS, Educational Psychology, Counselling, and Mental Health Support.

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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