Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Protocol Education Limited; Consett; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS Update Service access

Holiday pay included (12.07%)

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in North Durham to support pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs in a specialist SEND setting. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping with communication and independence, under the guidance of teachers and SEND professionals.

This full-time, long-term role offers valuable experience toward Educational Psychology, CAMHS or teaching careers, with safeguarding training and DBS checks provided.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree required or close to completion.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is beneficial.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and confidence-building.
• Help pupils develop independence within the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour management

Communication with pupils

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in North Durham to support pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH needs in a specialist SEND setting. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping with communication and independence, under the guidance of teachers and SEND professionals.

This full-time, long-term role offers valuable experience toward Educational Psychology, CAMHS or teaching careers, with safeguarding training and DBS checks provided.