Psychology Graduate | SEN & Behaviour Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Permanent opportunities available

Specialist SEND training

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

£98–£120 per day

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Sunderland schools. You will support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs, providing 1:1 mentoring and small-group support to promote learning and wellbeing.

This role suits graduates aiming to advance in SEND, mental health, or educational fields, with full-time term-time hours and opportunities for progression; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree ideal; related degrees considered.
• Experience working with students is beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and DBS.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 mentoring
• Small-group support
• Behaviour support
• Classroom learning
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Targeted interventions
• Social and communication development
• Supporting positive choices
• Building confidence
• Encouraging independence

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathetic

Confident with youth

Resilient

Education

Psychology degree preferred

Criminology

Sociology

Education or Childhood Studies

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Sunderland schools. You will support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs, providing 1:1 mentoring and small-group support to promote learning and wellbeing.

This role suits graduates aiming to advance in SEND, mental health, or educational fields, with full-time term-time hours and opportunities for progression; DBS checks are required.