Psychology Graduate: SEN Teaching Assistant (School Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

FREE CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Specialist SEND training

Ongoing support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Gateshead school, supporting pupils with additional needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning.

This is a great entry route into Educational Psychology, SEND, or related fields, offering exposure to classroom strategies, behaviour support, and collaboration with teaching staff.

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree or relevant degree.
• Patience and empathy.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils access learning
• Support children with additional needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support emotional regulation
• Develop pupils' confidence and independence
• Build strong relationships with students
• Support communication and social development
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience and empathy

A Psychology degree

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Gateshead school, supporting pupils with additional needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning.

This is a great entry route into Educational Psychology, SEND, or related fields, offering exposure to classroom strategies, behaviour support, and collaboration with teaching staff.