Psychology Graduates

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Psychology graduates for student support roles in a vibrant secondary school in Gateshead. The position offers practical experience, focusing on SEND strategies and supporting students. This is an excellent opportunity for those aiming for careers in educational psychology or teaching, with potential for direct transfer onto the school’s contract after an initial placement period.

Benefits

Weekly pay with PAYE

Access to ongoing professional development and training courses

Dedicated consultant support throughout placement

Flexibility and security while gaining experience

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting students with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and one-to-one mentoring for students with additional needs.
• Help staff implement personalised learning strategies and interventions.
• Promote confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing across the school.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or a related field

Job description

Psychology Graduates – Student Support Roles in Secondary Education

Are you a Psychology graduate seeking meaningful, practical experience working with young people?

Protocol Education is placing ambitious graduates in a vibrant secondary school in Gateshead with a well-established SEND department. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge in neurodiversity, SEMH, behaviour strategies, and inclusive practice – ideal for those aiming for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, or further postgraduate study.

The role:

• Provide in-class support and one-to-one mentoring for students with additional needs

• Help staff implement personalised learning strategies and interventions

• Promote confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing across the school

• Collaborate with students, staff, families, and external professionals

About the school:
This school prides itself on being at the heart of its community, offering a caring, safe, and supportive environment where everyone is valued and inspired to be their best. It is consistently high-performing and has been praised for its exceptional support for students with SEND, ensuring pupils feel safe and well looked after.

The school uses evidence-informed teaching strategies such as metacognition and retrieval practice to address barriers to learning. With an inclusive ethos, SEND is seen as a whole-school responsibility, and there is also a specialist provision for students on the autistic spectrum alongside a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing.

Working through Protocol Education:
You will be employed by Protocol Education for at least 12 weeks, gaining:

• Weekly pay with PAYE – no hidden umbrella costs

• Access to ongoing professional development and training courses

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement

• Flexibility and security while obtaining hands-on experience

After this initial period, there may be the possibility to transfer directly onto the school’s contract, subject to performance and staffing needs.

Start date: September 2025
Location: Gateshead
Contract type: Full-time, term-time

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology or a related field

• Genuine passion for supporting students with SEND

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Apply now to secure your placement and begin your journey making a real difference in education this September.

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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