Psychology Graduates

Psychology Graduate? Ready to see your knowledge make a real difference?

You’ve powered through lectures, late-night essays, and the final push of your dissertation. Now comes the exciting bit, figuring out where your degree can really take you.

If you’re a Psychology graduate based in North Yorkshire, and you’re curious about working with young people in education, this could be the perfect place to start.

We’re looking for graduates to support pupils in SEMH schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and alternative provision settings across Harrogate and surrounding areas. These roles are hands-on, meaningful, and genuinely rewarding.

Pay: £93–£118 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location:

Harrogate and nearby areas
 Start:
Immediate starts available, with ongoing opportunities

Why Psychology Graduates Thrive in These Roles

This isn’t your typical classroom job. You’ll be supporting young people who need patience, consistency, and someone who understands behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

It’s where everything you studied begins to click into place.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs

• Help young people rebuild confidence and reconnect with learning

• Encourage positive routines and behaviour

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students who need it most

• Gain experience that strengthens future PGCE, Master’s, or Assistant Psychologist applications

Some days will challenge you. Others will remind you exactly why you chose psychology in the first place.

What Makes This a Brilliant First Step

Many graduates move into long-term or permanent school roles
 Ideal experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or mental health support
 Practical experience schools and universities genuinely value
 Ongoing support from a local Leeds-based consultant who understands the sector

Who This Role Suits Best

We’d love to hear from graduates who are:

• Based in or able to travel around Harrogate and North Yorkshire

• Calm, empathetic, and resilient

• Confident building positive relationships with young people

• Curious, proactive, and happy to learn on the job

Helpful Experience (But Not Essential)

Experience in any of the following is a bonus:

• Psychology, Criminology, or related degrees

• Youth work, mentoring, or support work

• SEMH, SEND, or PRU environments

• Tutoring in English, Maths, or Science

• Sports, drama, or creative activities with young people

• Behaviour support or Team Teach training

If you’re new to education, that’s completely fine. The most important things are attitude, empathy, and commitment. We can help with the rest.

What Protocol Education Offers

⭐ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
⭐ FREE CPD training, including SEND and behaviour support
⭐ Simple, quick registration
⭐ Placements matched to schools that suit you
⭐ Ongoing support from a friendly team that genuinely wants you to succeed

We’ll also encourage you to complete our Introduction to Thrive training, which schools value highly and which can really strengthen your profile.

To Apply, You’ll Need

• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• Right to work in the UK

• Two professional references

• A recent CV

Ready to Start Your Education Journey?

If you’re a Psychology graduate looking for education jobs in Harrogate or North Yorkshire, this could be a brilliant first step into a career where you genuinely make an impact.

Apply today or drop us a message for a relaxed chat about your options. No pressure, just honest advice about what could suit you best.

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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