Psychology Graduates Wanted - Launch Your Career in Education

Are you looking for a role where you can put your Psychology degree into practice?

Our partner primary school in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic Psychology graduate to join their dedicated support team as a Learning Support Assistant.

The school has a strong reputation for inclusion and early intervention, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates wanting first-hand experience supporting children's learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

You'll work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction.
• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support children throughout the school day.

This Role Is Ideal If You Want To Become

• Educational Psychologist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Child Psychologist
• Teacher
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker

The Ideal Candidate

• Psychology graduate.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Calm, empathetic and positive.
• Keen to gain practical school-based experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What Protocol Education Can Offer

• Competitive PAYE weekly pay.
• Free CPD and accredited training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Access to a network of welcoming primary schools.
• £50 Refer-a-Friend scheme.

If you're looking to gain valuable experience before your next career step, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your September opportunity.

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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