Psychology Graduate | Year 3 SEND Support Assistant | Immediate Start

If you’ve got a background in psychology and a passion for betttering the future of children, this role might be for you. A welcoming primary school in Denton is looking for a compassionate and switched-on Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 3 with SEND. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to make a real impact, every single day.

Located in a friendly community in Denton, this primary school offers a warm, supportive environment where young children develop essential early skills and build the confidence they need for a lifetime of learning. Expect a busy, energetic atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards. The school is well located, with excellent transport links and an onsite car park.

What you will be doing:

• Providing one-to-one support to a year 3 pupil with complex needs
• Helping your pupil feel calm, confident and included
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Helping children develop their communication, social, and fine motor skills through creative play and hands-on activities.
• Creating a safe, encouraging space where every child feels valued and included.
• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 15:30

About you:

• Recent psychology graduate or similar with a passion for working with young children.
• Patient, empathetic, and ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners.
• Great communication skills and a natural ability to connect with children.
• Willing to get stuck in, learn on the job, and bring energy to every day.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Diverse roles tailored for psychology graduates and occupational therapists, including pastoral support and SEN roles
• Comprehensive training, including free CPD and career resources
• Competitive daily rates and guaranteed work opportunities
• Personalised support from experienced consultants
• A well-established, trusted agency with a focus on your professional growth

Ready to kickstart your career in education? Apply today and start making a real difference!

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake thorough checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided for all workers.

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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