Psychology Graduate TA

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Free Thrive training

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Psychology graduates to join SEN schools in Gateshead as Teaching Assistants starting September 2026. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other needs access learning in a calm, inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Psychology degree, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential; training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree or related subject.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping children with SEND access their learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trusting relationships with pupils
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
• Encouraging confidence, independence and communication

Skills

Genuine interest in working with

Strong communication skills

Patient and compassionate approach

Education

Psychology degree or related subject

Job description

Calling all Psychology Graduates!

Fancy turning your Psychology degree into real-world experience? If you’re interested in child development, mental health, Educational Psychology, therapy, teaching or SEND, this could be the perfect next step.

Protocol Education is working with a range of welcoming SEN schools across Gateshead who are looking for Psychology Graduates to join their teams from September.

You’ll work closely with pupils who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs, helping them feel confident, supported and ready to learn.

Role Details

• Location: Gateshead
• Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Start Date: September 2026
• Pay: £92.63-£98 per day
• Role: Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping children with SEND access their learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trusting relationships with pupils
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
• Encouraging confidence, independence and communication
• Creating a calm and inclusive learning environment

Why SEN Experience Is Great for Psychology Graduates

This role gives you the chance to put your degree into practice. You’ll gain valuable experience understanding child development, behaviour, emotional regulation and individual needs while working alongside experienced education professionals.

It’s particularly suited to graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, teaching, counselling, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy or social care.

What We're Looking For

• A Psychology degree or related subject
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Previous experience with children is beneficial but not essential

Why Work With Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support
• FREE Thrive training opportunities
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions
• Experience across a range of specialist SEN settings

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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