Psychology Graduate - School Support Role

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Psychology Graduate for a School Support Role in Newcastle. This position involves supporting students with emotional and learning needs in a school setting. The ideal candidate will hold a Psychology degree, possess strong communication skills, and be dedicated to working with children and young people. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional mentoring and ongoing development

Access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children and young people.
• Willingness to learn new techniques used in school settings.
• Must have DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with additional needs.
• Help with observations, note taking, and contributions to assessments.
• Implement strategies from SENCOs and psychologists.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree or closely related subject

Job description

Psychology Graduate – School Support Role – Newcastle

Job Title: Psychology Graduate, School Support Role
Location: Newcastle
Contract Type: Term time, long-term or potentially permanent
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered

About the Role

If you’re a Psychology graduate and keen to put your skills to good use in a real school environment, this is a brilliant next step. We’re looking for someone who can support pupils across Newcastle, especially young people who benefit from consistent emotional, behavioural, or learning support.

It’s hands‑on, meaningful, and perfect if you’re exploring careers in educational psychology, SEND, youth work, or mental health.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, including those with SEMH needs, ADHD or other additional needs

• Helping with observations, note taking, and contributing to pupil assessments

• Putting in place strategies created by SENCOs and psychologists

• Helping pupils access learning, from literacy and numeracy to social skills

• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Psychology degree or closely related subject

• A real desire to work with children and young people

• Brilliant communication, patience, and a positive mindset

• Resilience and empathy in bucketloads

• Willingness to learn new techniques used in school settings

• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What You’ll Get from Us

• A chance to apply psychological theory in real classrooms

• Professional mentoring and ongoing development

• Opportunities to support meaningful interventions that help pupils grow

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fuss

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from your dedicated Newcastle consultant

If you’re ready to make a real difference and start building your experience in education, we’d love to speak to you.

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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