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An educational support organization is seeking a Psychology Graduate for a School Support Role in Newcastle. This position involves supporting students with emotional and learning needs in a school setting. The ideal candidate will hold a Psychology degree, possess strong communication skills, and be dedicated to working with children and young people. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Job Title: Psychology Graduate, School Support Role
Location: Newcastle
Contract Type: Term time, long-term or potentially permanent
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
If you’re a Psychology graduate and keen to put your skills to good use in a real school environment, this is a brilliant next step. We’re looking for someone who can support pupils across Newcastle, especially young people who benefit from consistent emotional, behavioural, or learning support.
It’s hands‑on, meaningful, and perfect if you’re exploring careers in educational psychology, SEND, youth work, or mental health.
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, including those with SEMH needs, ADHD or other additional needs
Helping with observations, note taking, and contributing to pupil assessments
Putting in place strategies created by SENCOs and psychologists
Helping pupils access learning, from literacy and numeracy to social skills
Working closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals
Psychology degree or closely related subject
A real desire to work with children and young people
Brilliant communication, patience, and a positive mindset
Resilience and empathy in bucketloads
Willingness to learn new techniques used in school settings
DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
A chance to apply psychological theory in real classrooms
Professional mentoring and ongoing development
Opportunities to support meaningful interventions that help pupils grow
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fuss
Free access to our online CPD Academy
Personalised support from your dedicated Newcastle consultant
If you’re ready to make a real difference and start building your experience in education, we’d love to speak to you.
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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