Psychology Graduates needed

Protocol Education Ltd; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking recent Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants or Behaviour Mentors in schools across Teesside. This role includes supporting students, promoting positive behavior, and gaining valuable experience for future psychology careers. Applicants should be empathetic and passionate about education. Opportunities for part-time or full-time work are available, and you can send your CV to a designated email.

Benefits

Access to accredited CPD training

Dedicated consultant guidance

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Recent graduates who are empathetic, resilient, and proactive.
• A passion for education and child development is essential.
• Experience working with young people is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Promote positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Help teachers create inclusive, supportive learning environments.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Proactivity

Experience with young people

Education

Recent Psychology (or related) degree

Job description

Calling All Psychology Graduates! Start Your Career with Purpose at Protocol Education

Start dates available for September 2025 | Opportunities across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, and Darlington.

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to put your knowledge into practice? Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people while gaining hands-on experience? Protocol Education wants YOU!

Why Psychology Graduates?

Your background provides a strong foundation to support children and young people with:

• Social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Behavioral challenges
• Special educational needs (SEN)

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor, you’ll work in schools across the Teesside area to:

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups
• Promote positive behavior and emotional well-being
• Help teachers create inclusive, supportive learning environments

What You’ll Gain:

Practical experience for clinical, counseling, or educational psychology careers
Access to accredited CPD training and development courses
A dedicated consultant to guide your journey
Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities

About Protocol Education:

We’re a leading education recruitment agency, partnering with schools nationwide to provide skilled, passionate support staff. We believe in the potential of every child and every graduate who joins us.

Who We're Looking For:

• Recent Psychology (or related) graduates
• Empathetic, resilient, and proactive individuals
• Passion for education and child development
• Experience with young people (voluntary or paid) is a bonus!

Apply today and take the first step in your psychology career or send your CV to [e-mail]

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’, which 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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