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Psychology Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 95 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gateshead

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Psychology Graduate looking for valuable experience with children?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join its support team as a Learning Support Assistant this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or Teaching.

The school has a strong focus on children's wellbeing, inclusion and individual development. You'll work alongside teachers and the SENCO, gaining genuine experience of supporting children's behaviour, emotional wellbeing, development and learning.

About the Role

You will:

Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs.
Help pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills.
Encourage confidence, independence and resilience.
Support children experiencing barriers to learning.
Assist with targeted learning and behavioural interventions.
Observe pupil behaviour and engagement and share feedback with staff.
Build positive relationships with pupils.
Support a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Why Psychology Graduates Should Apply

This role provides practical experience in:

Child development
Behavioural psychology
Emotional regulation
Neurodiversity
Autism and ADHD
Mental health and wellbeing
SEND
Behavioural observation
Social development
Safeguarding
The experience can be particularly valuable for graduates planning postgraduate study or future careers within psychology and children's services.

We're Looking For

Psychology degree or related qualification.
Genuine interest in working with children.
Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
Strong communication skills.
Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Protocol Education Can Offer

Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
Dedicated consultant support.
Long-term and permanent opportunities.
Access to local primary schools.
£50 Refer-a-Friend scheme.
Ongoing career support.
If you're a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience that complements your degree, apply today for a September 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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