Psychology Graduate

A high-performing secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate to join the team as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

This is a school with an excellent reputation, high academic standards, and a strong commitment to student wellbeing. Staff work within a supportive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best while developing confidence, resilience, and independence.

If you're a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, counselling, or youth support, this could be an outstanding opportunity.

Hexham, Northumberland
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start Available

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 lessons
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to improve engagement and progress
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, and independence
• Support pupils with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SEND staff
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted role model

This role offers excellent experience for graduates considering careers supporting young people.

• Strong academic culture and high expectations
• Excellent student behaviour and engagement
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Well-established pastoral systems
• Fantastic experience for future teachers, psychologists, and education professionals

• Psychology graduates
• Individuals considering educational psychology or teaching
• Graduates interested in SEND, SEMH, or pastoral support
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships
• Calm, resilient, and proactive individuals

No school experience is required. Enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine desire to support young people are what matter most.

• £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable experience for future teacher training or postgraduate study

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.