Psychology Graduate: Send Support

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Newcastle is seeking a SEND Support Assistant for a dedicated SEND classroom in a diverse school. You’ll work with a small group of 9 pupils with SEND, supporting access to specialist SEND hub provision and mainstream learning.

The role suits a Psychology graduate aiming to develop practical experience in SEND, child development and education. You’ll build calm, empathetic relationships, adapt communication to pupils’ needs, and support inclusive education in a supportive

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree is desirable, but not essential.
• An interest in SEND, child development, behaviour or educational psychology.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Confidence adapting your communication to individual pupils.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups within the SEND classroom
• Helping pupils transition between the SEND hub and mainstream classrooms
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in learning
• Supporting pupils to access classroom activities at an appropriate level
• Working alongside teaching and SEND staff to provide consistent support
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

Psychology degree desirable

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to put your understanding of behaviour, development and learning into practice?

We are looking for a SEND Support Assistant to work within a dedicated SEND classroom in a diverse school in central Newcastle. You’ll support a small group of 9 pupils with SEND, helping them access both specialist support in the school’s SEND hub and learning within mainstream classrooms.

About the School

This is a diverse, inclusive school in central Newcastle where pupils with SEND are supported through a combination of targeted provision and mainstream classroom learning. The SEND classroom provides a smaller environment where pupils can receive focused support before transitioning back into their mainstream classes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups within the SEND classroom
• Helping pupils transition between the SEND hub and mainstream classrooms
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in learning
• Supporting pupils to access classroom activities at an appropriate level
• Working alongside teaching and SEND staff to provide consistent support
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils

Who We’re Looking For

This role could be particularly relevant if you’re a Psychology graduate looking to develop practical experience supporting children with additional needs.

• A Psychology degree is desirable, but not essential
• An interest in SEND, child development, behaviour or educational psychology
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Confidence adapting your communication to individual pupils
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education

Why This Role Matters

You’ll have the opportunity to see how targeted SEND provision works alongside mainstream education and gain practical experience supporting pupils with different barriers to learning. It’s a valuable chance to translate academic knowledge into real-world experience while making a difference to pupils’ day-to-day school lives.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

Interested?

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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