Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary school?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology Graduate Primary Learning Support Assistant to work alongside experienced teachers and the SENCO, supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This role is ideal if you're considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or Child Mental Health Services.

You'll play an important role in helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and make positive progress both academically and socially.

About the School

This welcoming primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs, ensuring children feel safe, included and valued.

The school has supportive leadership, excellent mentoring opportunities and is easily accessible by public transport.

Your Role

As a Primary Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups
• Assist children with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Support literacy, numeracy and classroom learning activities
• Build trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence
• Help deliver targeted interventions alongside teaching staff
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team

Every day is different, providing valuable experience working with children who require additional support.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A Psychology graduate or holds a related degree
• Passionate about child development and inclusive education
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Confident communicating with children and staff
• Keen to develop experience within SEND
• Willing to learn through practical classroom experience

Previous experience is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Access to free CPD through our Educator Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Interested?

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children in education.

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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