Psychology Graduates SEN Support

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a Reception pupil at a welcoming primary school in the Fawdon area. This role offers an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates to gain hands-on experience supporting a child with additional needs in an educational setting.

Based in the Fawdon area, the school emphasises a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates sought to gain hands-on experience in education, SEND or child development.
• Interest in behaviour, learning and development is essential.
• Candidates should be patient, resilient and empathetic; prior child experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Reception-aged pupil with SEND.
• Assist the pupil with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a Reception pupil at a welcoming primary school in the Fawdon area. This role offers an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting a child with additional needs in an educational setting.

About the School:

Based in the Fawdon area, this primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils receive the support they need both academically and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support for a Reception-aged pupil with SEND.
• Helping the pupil engage with classroom activities and routines.
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
• Working alongside teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Psychology graduates seeking experience within education, SEND or child development.
• Individuals with a genuine interest in behaviour, learning and development.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic professionals.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

If you’re considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Teaching or Child Mental Health, this role provides invaluable practical experience supporting a young child during a key stage of development.

Why Join Protocol Education?

You’ll have the opportunity to gain meaningful school‑based experience while making a lasting impact on a child’s educational journey.

Safeguarding:

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.