Psychology Graduate - Secondary School Support Roles

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching, Counselling or Therapy
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Protocol Education is recruiting passionate Psychology graduates to work in welcoming secondary schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland
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This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real‑world setting while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Newcastle | North Tyneside | Northumberland
£92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time & Part-Time Available | September Starts | Long-Term Opportunities

As a Psychology Graduate, you could work as a:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• SEMH Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor
• Autism Support Assistant
• Pastoral Support Assistant

You'll gain valuable experience by:

• Supporting students on a one‑to‑one and small‑group basis
• Working with young people with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
  
  Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and resilience
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Working alongside experienced teachers, SENDCos and pastoral teams

No two days are the same, making this a fantastic opportunity to develop practical skills that employers and postgraduate courses highly value.

• Gain invaluable experience before applying for Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or teacher training
• Work in supportive secondary schools across the North East
• Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals
• Excellent CPD and specialist SEND training
• Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Long‑term roles with opportunities to secure permanent school positions

• A degree in Psychology (or a closely related subject)
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, resilient and empathetic individuals
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential

Whether you've gained experience through university placements, volunteering, coaching, mentoring or part‑time work, we'd love to hear from you.

• £92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Flexible, long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you're ready to build your experience while making a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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