Psychology Graduates - SEN

Psychology Graduate – Specialist SEND School

Gateshead

£85–£100 per day

Full-time | Long-term

Some degrees open doors. This one opens classroom doors.

A specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology graduate to join their team supporting pupils with autism and complex needs. It’s hands‑on, meaningful work, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be working alongside experienced SEND professionals who genuinely care about doing things properly. Think structure, consistency, and lots of small wins that add up to big progress.

Your day might include:

• Supporting sensory regulation strategies
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Using behaviour support plans
• Celebrating breakthroughs, however small

This role is perfect if you’re considering a career in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or Teaching.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a Psychology degree
• Stays calm under pressure
• Understands that behaviour is communication
• Wants to learn and grow

You’ll get full support from us, regular check‑ins, and access to specialist CPD.

Ready to turn theory into practice?

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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