Psychology Graduate | SEN Learning Support Assistant | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, dependent on experience

Psychology Graduate – SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education are recruiting a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils who require additional support within education.

You'll gain valuable experience working directly with young people while developing practical skills around SEND, behaviour, communication and learning.

Your Role

You may be supporting pupils with:

Autism
ADHD
SEMH
Speech and language needs
Learning difficulties
Behavioural challenges
Additional learning needs

Your responsibilities could include:

1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils during lessons
Encouraging engagement
Supporting interventions
Reinforcing learning
Helping pupils develop independence
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Encouraging positive behaviour
Building strong relationships
Working alongside teaching and SEND staff

Why Psychology Graduates?

Your degree gives you a useful understanding of development, behaviour, communication and wellbeing — all highly relevant when supporting children and young people.

This experience could be particularly valuable if you're considering:

What We're Looking For

Psychology degree or relevant degree
Strong interpersonal skills
Patient and empathetic approach
Confident communication
Positive attitude
Resilience
Genuine interest in supporting young people

Previous experience isn't essential, although any experience with children, SEND, care or youth work would be beneficial.

What Protocol Education Offers

£98–£120 per day
Weekly PAYE payments
FREE CPD and online training
Specialist SEND training
Dedicated education consultant
Long-term opportunities
Potential permanent roles
Ongoing support
£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Apply today to start building valuable SEN experience alongside your Psychology degree.

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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