Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

A large and inclusive secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland is looking for a calm and empathetic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team.

This is a school with a strong focus on pastoral care, behaviour support, and student wellbeing. Staff work closely together to understand the needs of each student, particularly those who may need extra support with emotions, behaviour, or engagement.

If you’re a Psychology graduate looking to build real-world experience in a school setting, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills.

Ashington, Northumberland
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 with a focus on wellbeing and engagement
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who need additional support
• Support students with SEMH needs, including anxiety, behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Help de-escalate situations in a calm and consistent way
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement support strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students

You’ll play a key role in helping students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong focus on inclusion, behaviour, and student wellbeing
• Clear routines and consistent behaviour systems
• Supportive and visible leadership
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• A community-focused environment

It’s a school where relationships are central and where staff work together to support every student.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Psychology graduates or those interested in mental health and behaviour
• Individuals considering careers in educational psychology, CAMHS, or teaching
• Those with experience in care, support work, or youth settings
• Calm, resilient individuals who can build trust
• People who are empathetic, patient, and consistent

No prior school experience is required. If you understand behaviour and communication, you’ll be well suited to this role.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour, safeguarding, and SEMH training
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience, build your understanding of young people, and take a step towards your future career, this could be the perfect next move.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and help you get started.

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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