Psychology Graduates - Behaviour Support Assistants

Protocol Education Ltd; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Ponteland. The ideal candidate will support students with behavioral challenges and work closely with educators to create inclusive learning environments. This temporary role offers a daily rate of £89.38-100 and has the potential for permanent placement. Immediate start and term-time only schedule is available.

Benefits

Immediate Start

Term-Time Only

Ongoing Opportunity

Supportive Team

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate preferred.
• Understanding of psychological principles essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural challenges within the classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement engagement and support strategies.
• Foster positive, inclusive learning spaces.
• Help pupils develop social skills and emotional resilience.

Skills

Understanding of Behaviour

Communication Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Problem-Solving

Job description

Overview

Daily rate dependent on experience: £89.38-100 per day

Are you a recent psychology graduate eager to make a positive impact on young lives? We’re looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join specialist secondary school settings across Northumberland as Behaviour Support Assistants. Be part of a supportive community that values diversity and student wellbeing.

Why a Psychology Graduate is Perfect for This Role

• Understanding of Behaviour: Apply your knowledge of psychological principles to identify and support the emotional and social needs of students.
• Communication Skills: Use your training to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Empathy and Compassion: Create safe, nurturing spaces where students feel understood and supported.
• Problem-Solving: Employ your analytical skills to develop tailored strategies that help students thrive.

What We Offer

• Immediate Start: Begin your fulfilling role straight away!
• Term-Time Only: Enjoy a balanced schedule aligned with the school year.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Potential pathway to permanent contracts within schools.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced educators dedicated to student success.

Your Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with behavioural challenges within the classroom environment
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement engagement and support strategies
• Foster positive, inclusive learning spaces
• Help pupils develop social skills and emotional resilience

If you’re ready to make a difference in Ponteland, apply now and start your journey supporting young people to reach their full potential!

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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