Psychology Graduates- SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing company is seeking passionate recent Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Gateshead. This role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel understood and engaged in their learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a curious mindset towards child development. The position offers hands-on experience in special education and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must be willing to undertake safeguarding training and a DBS check.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD

Support from local consultant

Opportunity to explore SEN settings

Qualifications

• Patience and warmth towards children.
• Experience with children or young people is helpful but not essential.
• Ready to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Use psychology studies to understand and build trust.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Interest in child development, behaviour or SEN

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm

Team player

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

If you’re a Psychology graduate who loves making sense of how people learn, think and communicate, this role gives you the chance to put all that theory into real‑life impact.

We’re working with a brilliant SEN school that’s looking for a compassionate, thoughtful and energetic graduate to join them as an SEN Teaching Assistant. You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel understood, valued and ready to learn each day.

It’s a perfect step if you’re considering a career in educational psychology, teaching, counselling or mental health.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with learning, behaviour and communication
• Using what you know from your psychology studies to read situations, understand triggers and build trust
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged in lessons
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to keep strategies consistent
• Celebrating progress, no matter how small, and helping students feel safe and confident

What the school is looking for

• A Psychology graduate with an interest in child development, behaviour or SEN
• Someone patient, warm and naturally curious about how pupils learn
• A good communicator who can stay calm in tricky moments
• Experience with children or young people is helpful but not essential
• A team player who’s ready to learn on the job

Why this role is great for Psychology grads

• Hands‑on experience with SEN, behaviour and emotional regulation
• A chance to work alongside teachers, SENCOs and external specialists
• Brilliant experience if you’re considering further study in psychology or education
• Real insight into how therapeutic strategies look in a school setting

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Free access to CPD, including behaviour, SEN and child development modules
• Friendly, honest support from your local consultant
• Opportunities to explore SEN settings and grow your skillset

If you are a recent graduate and you would love some experience working in a special educational needs school working with children with extra needs and this sounds like the role for you please send across your CV!

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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