Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs under the guidance of experienced teachers and SEN staff.

This hands-on SEND role offers opportunities to develop behaviour management skills, gain exposure to specialist educational settings, and work 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils become more confident and independent.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates required.
• Interest in child development.
• Calm, resilient and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour.
• Supporting learning activities and interventions.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Encouraging confidence and independence.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff.

Skills

Psychology graduates

Interest in child development

Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Future Teachers

Calm and empathetic

Job description

Thinking about a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or Children's Mental Health?

A specialist SEND provision in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working directly with children who require additional support while learning from experienced teachers, SENCOs and specialist staff.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour
• Supporting learning activities and interventions
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Working alongside teachers and support staff

Who we’re looking for

• Psychology graduates
• Graduates interested in child development
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Future Teachers
• Calm, resilient and empathetic individuals

What you’ll gain

• Hands-on SEND experience
• Behaviour management skills
• Exposure to specialist educational settings
• Experience for postgraduate applications
• Access to specialist training

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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