Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant | Specialist PRU | Ferryhill | Full-Time

Turn your Psychology degree into real-world experience.

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Ferryhill. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD and behavioural needs who require additional support to re-engage with education.

This position is ideal for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Youth Justice, Social Work or Teaching.

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE SEND and Behaviour Management CPD
• Dedicated education consultant
• Interview preparation
• Long-term opportunities
• Career progression support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

Your Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Help pupils engage with learning
• Build trusting relationships
• Support teachers with classroom activities
• Celebrate pupil progress

We're Looking For

• Psychology degree or related qualification
• Resilient, patient and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Please Note

Due to the location of the provision, applicants should have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting young people who need it most.

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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