Psychology Graduate | SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; 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

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting Psychology graduates to support pupils within SEN settings across Sunderland. This is a full-time, term-time role with school-hours working and daily pay of £98–£120 depending on experience.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and develop confidence, while working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to optimise outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Patient and approachable personality.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils to access learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour.
• Supporting emotional regulation.
• Delivering interventions.
• Building positive relationships.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient and approachable

Resilience and willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting Psychology graduates to support pupils within SEN settings across Sunderland. This is a full-time, term-time role with school-hours working and daily pay of £98–£120 depending on experience.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and develop confidence, while working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to optimise outcomes.