Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - North Durham

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

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - North Durham (Full-Time)

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain invaluable experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, CAMHS, or Mental Health Services?

A specialist SEND provision in North Durham is seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and communication difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills while making a genuine difference to pupils' educational journeys.

Location: North Durham
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Your Role

• 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 environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals

Ideal for Graduates Interested in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Teaching and Teacher Training
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
• SEND and Inclusion

This role offers valuable hands‑on experience that will strengthen future postgraduate applications and provide insight into specialist education 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.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
• Full assistance provided.

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.

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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