Psychology Graduates

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks Psychology graduates for roles in Wakefield and surrounding areas. These positions offer hands-on experience in supporting vulnerable students while developing key educational skills essential for future careers in teaching or psychology. Ideal for individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference in youths' lives, many roles have pathways to permanent positions.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent placement

Encouragement and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduates looking to gain practical experience.
• Experience in care, youth work, or mentoring preferred.
• Local to Harrogate and North Yorkshire; valid DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support young individuals facing barriers to education.
• Develop skills in inclusive teaching and behaviour management.
• Assist in various educational and recreational activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation strategies

Relationship-building with vulnerable learners

Education

Degree in Psychology, Sports Science, Drama, or Education

Job description

Psychology Graduates – Wakefield & five towns

Build your skills. Shape young lives. Boost your career.

If you're a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable, practical experience in education—you're in the right place.

Protocol Education is working with specialist settings across North Yorkshire, including Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), SEMH schools, and alternative education provisions. These roles offer hands-on opportunities to support young people who face barriers to mainstream education.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a stepping stone.

Build a skills portfolio that stands out
Whether you're considering a career in teaching, educational or clinical psychology, social care, or youth work, this experience is gold for your CV. You’ll develop skills in behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, 1:1 support, and inclusive teaching—key competencies that recruiters, training providers, and postgraduate programmes look for.

We’re currently recruiting for:

• Teaching Assistants

• Tutors/Sports & activity leaders

• Support Workers

Many of these placements lead to permanent roles and ongoing professional development.

Ideal for graduates who:

• Have studied Psychology, Sports Science, Drama, or Education

• Are looking for experience with SEND, SEMH, and behaviour support

• Want to enhance their applications for teacher training or psychology postgrad courses

• Have a confident, proactive attitude and a passion for making a difference

• May have experience in care, youth work, or mentoring

• Are keen to gain Team Teach or other behaviour management training

Grow your professional toolkit with us:
️ Classroom confidence
️ Behavioural support techniques
️ Emotional regulation strategies
️ Safeguarding best practices
️ Relationship-building with vulnerable learners

You’ll need:

• To be local to the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Area and ready to work once compliance checks are completed

• A valid DBS (on the update service or willing to apply)

• Two recent references and a CV covering the last 10 years

If you're ready to gain real-world experience, grow your skillset, and take your first steps towards a meaningful career in education—apply now. We're here to support your journey, every step of the way.

Let’s turn your potential into progress.

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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