Psychology Graduate | Semh Teaching Assistant | Sunderland

Protocol Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and SEND training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career development

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education seeks a Psychology graduate to work as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. The role is full-time and term-time, with immediate start and school hours, teaching in both specialist and mainstream settings.

Ideal candidates hold a Psychology-related degree and are passionate about behaviour and mental health. Prior school experience isn’t essential; strong attitude and communication skills are valued. Training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a relevant degree in Psychology or related fields.
• Experience in education or safeguarding is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and group settings.
• Assist with 1:1 and small group work to support emotional wellbeing.
• Help deliver targeted interventions and mentoring to build confidence.

Education

Psychology

Criminology

Sociology

Education

Childhood Studies

Mental Health

Sports Psychology

Behavioural Science

Job description

Psychology Graduate | SEMH Teaching Assistant | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Pay: £98-£120 per day

Psychology Graduate - SEMH Teaching Assistant

Do you have a Psychology degree and an interest in behaviour, mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Protocol Education are looking for Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants within specialist and mainstream settings across Sunderland.

This role would suit someone who wants practical experience before pursuing a career working with children, young people or mental health.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Supporting classroom learning
• Helping pupils manage emotions
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Building trusting relationships
• Supporting confidence and self-esteem
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Mentoring pupils
• Encouraging positive choices
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

Ideal Candidate

You could be a recent or upcoming graduate with a degree in:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Education
• Childhood Studies
• Mental Health
• Sports Psychology
• Behavioural Science

We're particularly interested in Psychology graduates with a genuine interest in behaviour and young people's wellbeing.

No School Experience?

That's okay.

Previous school experience isn't essential. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Experience through volunteering, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support work would be advantageous.

Benefits

• £98-£120 per day
• Full-time, term-time work
• Weekly PAYE
• FREE CPD and SEND training
• Dedicated consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

If you're considering a career in psychology, education or mental health, this could be the perfect place to start.

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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