Psychology Grad? Step into the Classroom (and Make a Real Impact)
You’ve studied the human mind, now put that insight to work where it matters most—in schools.
We’re looking for psychology graduates to join secondary schools across Newcastle as Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Mentors, and Behaviour Support Staff. Whether you're thinking of a future in education, youth work, or therapy, this is a brilliant first step.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting students one-to-one or in small groups
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Helping pupils regulate emotions, boost confidence, and stay focused
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Working alongside teachers and pastoral leads in vibrant, real-world settings
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Gaining valuable experience with SEND, SEMH, and behaviour needs
What you’ll get:
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£90–£110 per day, paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
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Free access to training—including our brilliant Thrive Approach course
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A friendly consultant who’ll match you with schools that suit your style
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Real, hands-on experience that opens doors to psychology, teaching, or social care careers
You’d be great if you:
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Have a degree in Psychology or related subject
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Are calm, curious, and love working with young people
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Want to make a difference to students who need extra support
Whether you're fresh from uni or looking for hands-on experience before a postgrad course, we’ve got roles that matter, waiting for someone like you.
Based in or near Newcastle? Let’s get you into a school that feels like the right fit.
Fancy a chat about your options? Pop us a message or hit apply and we’ll take it from there.
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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