Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate? Not sure what comes next?

You’ve spent years learning about behaviour, development, and mental health…
but now you’re wondering, what does that actually look like in the real world?

Here’s where things start to make sense

We’re working with schools across Wakefield and nearby areas looking for people just like you, thoughtful, calm, and ready to make a genuine difference.

£93–£118 per day
Wakefield & surrounding areas
Immediate starts available

What does the role actually involve?

This isn’t theory or lecture notes.

This is real, meaningful work.

You’ll be supporting young people in specialist schools and alternative provisions, helping them feel safe, build confidence, and reconnect with learning.

Think:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students
• Supporting SEMH and additional needs
• Applying what you’ve learned in a practical setting
• Helping create better days for young people who need it most

Those little breakthroughs? They matter more than you think

Why psychology grads often love these roles

Still figuring out whether educational psychology, mental health, or teaching feels right?

This is a brilliant way to explore your options before making that next big move.

• Valuable hands-on experience
• A strong stepping stone into long-term careers
• Opportunities that can lead to permanent roles
• Support from a consultant who genuinely gets your goals

You’d be a great fit if you…

✔️ Are naturally empathetic
✔️ Stay calm when things feel challenging
✔️ Want to understand behaviour on a deeper level
✔️ Are ready to learn, grow, and get stuck in

No school experience? No problem.

If you’ve got the right mindset and attitude, we can help with the rest.

Interested?

Drop me a message or apply today, happy to chat through your options and see what suits you best.

No pressure. Just a friendly conversation

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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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