Psychology Graduate: School Support & Growth

Protocol Education; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

FREE access to our CPD Academy

FREE Thrive training through Protocol 

Long‑term and permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Psychology Graduate to support students in a thriving secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, cognition and child development while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

As a Psychology Graduate you may work as SEMH Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or Inclusion Support Assistant, gaining hands‑on

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or related subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient individuals.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and intervention activities.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SEND teams and pastoral professionals.
• Build positive relationships that improve engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic

Resilience

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Psychology Graduate to support students in a thriving secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, cognition and child development while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

As a Psychology Graduate you may work as SEMH Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or Inclusion Support Assistant, gaining hands‑on