Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Protocol Education Limited; South Shields; Presencial; GBP 13.000 - 16.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Protocol Education is seeking Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students across specialist provisions in Gateshead, Sunderland and South Shields. The role centers on helping learners access the curriculum while supporting emotional wellbeing and engagement within classroom activities.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist literacy and numeracy, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Formación

• Psychology degree required as stated in essential criteria.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
• Passion for supporting young people and wellbeing.

Responsabilidades

• Help students access the curriculum in specialist provision.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Encourage engagement in classroom learning and literacy/numeracy activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Provide pastoral support and wellbeing alongside academic assistance.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Professional attitude

Supportive learner

Educación

Psychology Degree

GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4+

Descripción del empleo

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Location: Gateshead, Sunderland & South Shields
Hours: Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm | Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm | Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Do you want to make a genuine impact while gaining valuable experience for your future career?

We are working with specialist schools and alternative provisions across the North East who are seeking Psychology Graduates to support students both academically and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping students access the curriculum
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Encouraging engagement in classroom learning
• Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
• Working with students who require additional encouragement and guidance
• Building positive working relationships with pupils and staff

Approximately 90% of this role involves supporting students with their learning and classroom engagement, with around 10% focused on pastoral support and wellbeing.

Essential Criteria

• Psychology Degree
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above
• Passion for supporting young people
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional and proactive attitude

Why Apply?

• Valuable experience within education
• Ideal pathway into Educational Psychology and Teaching
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Support from experienced school staff and consultants

Drivers are highly desirable, as opportunities may be available across multiple school sites and provisions throughout Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Shields.

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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