Psychology Graduate | Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training including free CPD

Competitive daily rates

Guaranteed work opportunities

Personalized support from experienced consultants

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Fenham, Newcastle. This role involves supporting children with learning and emotional needs, utilizing psychological insights to promote their well-being and confidence. Ideal candidates will be recent psychology graduates with strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to enhancing student mental health. Join a nurturing primary school and make a difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate with an interest in educational and developmental psychology.
• Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships with children and young people.
• Able to apply psychological knowledge to promote mental health in schools.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient with excellent communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of learning and emotional needs.
• Promote positive mental health and confidence in the classroom.
• Assist with classroom activities and pastoral support for students.

Skills

Building strong relationships

Communication skills

Empathy

Psychological knowledge application

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant | Fenham - Newcastle

Calling all psychology graduates! If you're passionate about understanding the human mind and making a difference in young lives, this is your opportunity. We're looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join a supportive and forward-thinking primary school in Fenham, Newcastle.

This vibrant primary school in Fenham prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. With a strong community feel, excellent staff support, and a commitment to student well-being, it's the perfect place to kickstart your career in education and psychology.

About the Role:
As a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting children with a range of learning and emotional needs. You'll work closely with both students and staff, using your psychological insight to promote positive mental health and confidence in the classroom.

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Who You Are:

• A recent psychology graduate with a keen interest in educational and developmental psychology
• Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships with children and young people
• Able to apply your psychological knowledge to promote positive mental health and well-being in schools
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with excellent communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Diverse roles tailored for psychology graduates, including pastoral support and SEN roles
• Comprehensive training, including free CPD and career resources
• Competitive daily rates and guaranteed work opportunities
• Personalized support from experienced consultants
• A well-established, trusted agency with a focus on your professional growth

Ready to put your psychology degree to work and make a real difference this September? Click 'apply' now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake thorough checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided for all workers.

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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