Psychology Graduate? Looking for classroom experience?

If you're a Psychology graduate thinking about a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or Speech and Language Therapy, this role offers valuable experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary school setting.

We're working with a friendly primary school in NE6 looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support two pupils in Year 1 on a 1:1 basis. Both pupils have EHCPs and additional SEND needs, with one child being non-verbal.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, observant and keen to understand how children learn and communicate in different ways.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6)
Pay: £92.63 to £105 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start: September 2026

The role

You'll be working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support two pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support in the classroom.
• Supporting learning through tailored activities.
• Taking pupils to the sensory room when they need time to regulate or reset.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Has an interest in SEND and child development.
• Is calm, reliable and able to build trust with children.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Has experience working with children or young people, although this isn't essential.

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive school while making a genuine difference to children's day-to-day learning and development.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our CPD Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings.
• Easy registration process.
• Refer a friend scheme.

If you're looking for experience that will support your future career while making a positive impact in school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

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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