Psychology Graduate SEND Support Assistant

Protocol Education; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Psychology Graduate SEND Support Assistant in South Shields to work closely with pupils who require additional support to thrive academically and socially. You will support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis, helping to build confidence, independence and engagement across activities inside and outside the classroom.

The role offers practical experience for applicants aiming at Educational Psychology MSc programmes or mental health careers.

Qualifications

• A Psychology graduate
• Experience and passion for child development is desirable
• Strong empathy and resilience in communication with children

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom

Skills

Psychology graduate

Job description

Do you want practical experience supporting vulnerable children before progressing into psychology, counselling, or mental health careers?

A supportive South Tyneside primary school is looking for a Psychology Graduate SEND Support Assistant to work closely with pupils who require additional support to thrive both academically and socially.

Your Role:

• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom

We Are Looking For:

• A Psychology graduate
• Someone passionate about child development
• Strong communicators with empathy and resilience
• Individuals seeking experience within SEND and mental health

Gain practical experience that will strengthen applications for Educational Psychology MSc programmes, counselling qualifications, and mental health careers.

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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