Psychology Graduate | SEN Learning Support Assistant | Sunderland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

Specialist SEND training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Potential permanent roles

Ongoing support

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in Sunderland. You’ll gain experience in SEND, behaviour, communication and learning while working Monday–Friday during school hours.

Role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting lessons and promoting positive behaviour. Previous experience isn’t essential, but an interest in educational psychology and supporting young people is valued.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related degree required or beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Empathy, patience and resilience help you support learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils.
• Assist lessons and encourage student engagement.
• Support interventions and reinforce learning.
• Help pupils develop independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching and SEND staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Confident communication

Positive attitude

Resilience

Interest in supporting young people

Education

Psychology degree or relevant degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate | SEN Learning Support Assistant | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, dependent on experience

Psychology Graduate – SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education are recruiting a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils who require additional support within education.

You’ll gain valuable experience working directly with young people while developing practical skills around SEND, behaviour, communication and learning.

Your Role

You may be supporting pupils with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Speech and language needs
• Learning difficulties
• Behavioural challenges
• Additional learning needs

Your responsibilities could include:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Encouraging engagement
• Supporting interventions
• Reinforcing learning
• Helping pupils develop independence
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Building strong relationships
• Working alongside teaching and SEND staff

Why Psychology Graduates?

Your degree gives you a useful understanding of development, behaviour, communication and wellbeing — all highly relevant when supporting children and young people.

This experience could be particularly valuable if you’re considering:

Educational Psychology | Clinical Psychology | Teaching | SEN | Mental Health | Therapy | Social Work

What We’re Looking For

• Psychology degree or relevant degree
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Patient and empathetic approach
• Confident communication
• Positive attitude
• Resilience
• Genuine interest in supporting young people

Previous experience isn’t essential, although any experience with children, SEND, care or youth work would be beneficial.

What Protocol Education Offers

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Specialist SEND training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term opportunities
• Potential permanent roles
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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