Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - West Denton Full-Time

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Take the first step towards a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Teaching while making a genuine difference every day.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND school in West Denton, Newcastle
. This rewarding role involves working with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties.

You’ll gain invaluable hands‑on experience supporting learners both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them build confidence, resilience and independence.

We know practical experience is essential for graduates considering careers within psychology, education or mental health services.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND, SEMH and Behaviour Management training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term opportunities with potential permanent roles
• Interview and CV support
• Ongoing wellbeing guidance

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with behaviour support strategies
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Supporting classroom engagement
• Building positive relationships with learners
• Monitoring pupil progress and development
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff
• Encouraging confidence and independence

You’ll be enthusiastic, compassionate and eager to develop your experience.

You’ll also be:

• A Psychology graduate or final-year student
• A confident communicator
• Patient and resilient
• Proactive and adaptable
• Passionate about supporting young people

• Psychology Graduates
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Aspiring Clinical Psychologists
• Aspiring Teachers
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Learning Support Assistants

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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