Psychology Teacher

Protocol Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Learning Mentor at a welcoming primary school in Sunderland. You will support pupils with additional learning and emotional needs, delivering 1:1 support and targeted interventions to help them access learning.

Ideal candidates are Psychology graduates aiming to work in education or mental health support. The role involves building relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and collaborating with teachers and SEND professionals.

Qualifications

• All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• DBS check and safeguarding training are required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1:1 support and targeted interventions
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Helping children access learning in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers and SEND professionals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing and development?

A welcoming primary school in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support pupils with additional learning and emotional needs. This role offers an invaluable opportunity to put your degree into practice while making a genuine difference to young lives.

You'll Support Pupils With:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD and attention difficulties
• Anxiety and emotional regulation needs
• Speech, language and communication challenges
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering 1:1 support and targeted interventions
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Helping children access learning in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers and SEND professionals

Ideal For:

• Psychology Graduates
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Future Counsellors or Therapists
• Individuals interested in CAMHS or Mental Health Support Work

This is the perfect stepping stone into education, child psychology, and mental health services.

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.