Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

SEND/SEMH training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Interview guidance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers practical experience in child development, behaviour and emotional wellbeing while working with experienced teachers and pastoral staff.

You will hold a Psychology degree and work calmly and empathetically with pupils, supporting learning activities and targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree required; interest in SEND/SEMH.
• Experience with children or safeguarding beneficial.
• Calm, empathetic and reflective approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils and small groups.
• Promote confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils access learning activities.
• Support with behaviour strategies and routines.
• Assist with targeted interventions.
• Build professional relationships with staff.
• Monitor and report pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams.

Skills

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Observant

Communicator

Resilient

Adaptable

Willing learner

Team player

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Take the first step towards a career in Educational Psychology, Mental Health or Teaching while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience working with children and young people with additional learning, behavioural and emotional needs.

You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, pastoral teams and specialist professionals, helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships while gaining invaluable school-based experience. Every day offers the opportunity to better understand child development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and the barriers some young people face in education.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We help graduates gain meaningful experience that supports future careers in education, psychology, counselling, mental health and specialist support services.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND, SEMH and Behaviour Management training
• A dedicated education consultant
• Long-term opportunities with potential permanent roles
• Interview preparation and career guidance
• Ongoing wellbeing support

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promoting confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing
• Helping pupils access learning activities
• Supporting positive behaviour strategies and routines
• Assisting with targeted interventions
• Building professional and trusting relationships
• Monitoring and reporting pupil progress
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and support staff
• Encouraging independence and positive engagement in school life

What we’re looking for

You’ll hold a Psychology degree and have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

You’ll also be:

• Calm and empathetic
• Observant and reflective
• A confident communicator
• Resilient and adaptable
• Positive and approachable
• Eager to learn and develop professionally

Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is beneficial, but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Who this role would suit

• Psychology Graduates
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Future Teachers
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Graduates interested in SEND and SEMH

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.