Psychology Graduate – Behaviour Support Assistant
Durham
£83–£95 per day
Full-time | Ongoing
Interested in behaviour, mental health, and making a difference where it matters most?
A secondary school in Durham is looking for a Psychology graduate to support pupils with SEMH needs. These are bright young people who sometimes need a little extra help navigating school life.
You’ll work closely with pastoral staff, supporting students both in and out of the classroom.
The role includes:
• One-to-one mentoring
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Helping students re-engage with learning
• Acting as a calm, consistent adult presence
This is ideal experience if you’re exploring careers in youth work, counselling, educational psychology, or teaching.
You’ll need resilience, empathy, and the ability to build trust. In return, you’ll gain insight that no textbook can teach.
And of course, you’ll have:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD
• Ongoing consultant support
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training pathways
If you’re looking for work that challenges you and grows you, this is it.
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.
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