Psychology Graduate SEND Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free SEND and behaviour management培训

Dedicated local consultant

Referral bonus programme

Access to a wide range of schools in &

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Psychology graduates to support children with SEND and SEMH across schools in Gateshead. You will deliver 1:1 sessions and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing and engagement.

This role offers practical school-based experience, training in SEND and behaviour management, and a local consultant to support your progression in education or child development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or related subject.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Compassionate and understanding approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 support sessions
• Supporting students with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Implementing behaviour and wellbeing strategies
• Encouraging student engagement and participation
• Building trusting and supportive relationships
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary support team

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate SEND Support Assistant

Gateshead | Immediate Start Available

Looking to put your Psychology degree into practice?

We are seeking ambitious Psychology graduates to support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs across schools in Gateshead.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to gain practical experience working with pupils who require additional support to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 support sessions
• Supporting students with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Implementing behaviour and wellbeing strategies
• Encouraging student engagement and participation
• Building trusting and supportive relationships
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary support team

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Psychology or related subject
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Compassionate and understanding approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Free SEND and behaviour management training
• Dedicated local consultant
• Referral bonus programme
• Access to a wide range of schools throughout Gateshead and the North East

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, connecting graduates with rewarding opportunities across Gateshead schools. We provide extensive training, ongoing support and career development to help you take the next step towards a career in education, psychology or child development.

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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