Psychology & Criminology Graduate - Behaviour Support : North Job Durham area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Psychology & Criminology Graduate - Behaviour Support Location: North

Psychology & Criminology Graduate – Behaviour Support

Location: North Durham
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, School Hours
Pay: £98–£115 per day, depending on experience

Interested in Behaviour, Young People and What Drives Them?

If you've studied Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Work or a related subject
, this could be your opportunity to turn your degree into practical experience.

Protocol Education is working with a school in North Durham looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural, emotional and additional needs
.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, developing practical skills while helping young people engage positively with school.

The Role

You'll support pupils to:

Manage emotions and behaviour
Engage positively in learning
Build confidence and self-esteem
Develop positive relationships
Improve communication
Access classroom activities
Develop independence
Overcome barriers to learning

You’ll provide a mixture of 1:1, small-group and classroom support
, depending on the needs of the pupils.

Your Degree Can Give You a Great Starting Point

Your studies may have covered:

Human behaviour
Child and adolescent development
Mental health
Behavioural theory
Social influences
Communication
Research and observation

Now you'll have the opportunity to see how these areas translate into a real school environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Calm and patient
Confident around young people
Observant and understanding
Resilient
A strong communicator
Adaptable
Genuinely interested in supporting young people

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential
.

Ideal For Graduates Considering:

Why Protocol Education?

£98–£115 per day
Weekly PAYE payments
FREE CPD and online training
Dedicated education consultant
Ongoing support
Long-term and permanent opportunities
£50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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