Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism, ADHD, and learning differences at a primary school in the UK. The role focuses on enabling access to education and developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.

You will work alongside experienced SEND professionals to implement interventions, support plans, and strategies that foster pupil confidence and independence in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related qualification is required.
• Interest in SEND and inclusive education is desired.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience are essential for supporting pupils.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Implement targeted interventions and support plans.
• Assist with communication and social development.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Psychology degree or related qualification

Job description

Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you fascinated by child development and keen to gain specialist SEND experience?

A primary school is seeking a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism, ADHD, communication needs, and learning differences.

Working closely with experienced SEND professionals, you will help pupils access education, develop social skills, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Your Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Implement targeted interventions and support plans.
• Assist with communication and social development.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.

What We're Looking For

• A Psychology degree or related qualification.
• An interest in SEND and inclusive education.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What You'll Gain

• Specialist SEND experience.
• Insight into autism and neurodiversity support.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Excellent preparation for postgraduate psychology courses and educational careers.

If you're looking to develop practical experience and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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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