Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location

Newcastle upon TyneUnited Kingdom

salary

93-110 GBP / day

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Job Type: Part-time contract
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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Gateshead | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Teaching?

We are working with schools across Gateshead that are looking for enthusiastic Psychology graduates to join their support teams. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills while making a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support.

Your Role

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SEND professionals to help pupils succeed both academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small group intervention support
Supporting pupils with SEND, ADHD, Autism and SEMH needs
Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
Assisting with emotional wellbeing and social development
Helping students build confidence and independence
Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

Requirements

Psychology degree or related qualification
Strong communication skills
Empathetic and patient approach
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay
Free accredited CPD training
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Referral bonus scheme

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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