SEND Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate (ASAP)

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS check support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Denton. The role covers EYFS and Key Stage 1 and starts as soon as possible.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils develop social, emotional and communication skills, while collaborating with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress. Ideal candidates are Psychology graduates or final-year students with a genuine interest in child

Qualifications

• Must be a Psychology graduate or final-year student.
• Interest in child development, SEND or mental health.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Help develop social, emotional and communication skills.
• Support behaviour regulation and positive engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEND team.
• Observe and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience and empathy

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Denton. The role covers EYFS and Key Stage 1 and starts as soon as possible.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils develop social, emotional and communication skills, while collaborating with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress. Ideal candidates are Psychology graduates or final-year students with a genuine interest in child