Psychology Graduate | SEMH Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Pay: £98-£120 per day
Do you have a Psychology degree and an interest in behaviour, mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Protocol Education are looking for Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants within specialist and mainstream settings across Sunderland.
This role would suit someone who wants practical experience before pursuing a career working with children, young people or mental health.
What You'll Be Doing- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs
- Working 1:1 and in small groups
- Supporting classroom learning
- Helping pupils manage emotions
- Encouraging positive behaviour
- Building trusting relationships
- Supporting confidence and self-esteem
- Delivering targeted interventions
- Mentoring pupils
- Encouraging positive choices
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
You could be a recent or upcoming graduate with a degree in:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Education
- Childhood Studies
- Mental Health
- Sports Psychology
- Behavioural Science
We're particularly interested in Psychology graduates with a genuine interest in behaviour and young people's wellbeing.
No School Experience?That's okay.
Previous school experience isn't essential. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Experience through volunteering, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support work would be advantageous.
Benefits- £98-£120 per day
- Full-time, term-time work
- Weekly PAYE
- FREE CPD and SEND training
- Dedicated consultant
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Career development
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're considering a career in psychology, education or mental health, this could be the perfect place to start.
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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