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Psychology Graduate Teaching AssistantProtocol Education • Darlington, County Durham, England
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education • Darlington, County Durham, England
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

About Us
Protocol Education is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with schools across the UK to place passionate and skilled individuals into rewarding roles. We are dedicated to supporting both our candidates and partner schools to create positive and inclusive learning environments.

The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, or youth work. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting students with a range of needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SEND.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive engagement
  • Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support individual learning plans
  • Help students develop social, emotional, and communication skills
  • Observe and report on student progress and wellbeing
  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment

Requirements

  • A degree in Psychology (or a related field)
  • A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

  • Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
  • Knowledge of SEND, SEMH, or behaviour support strategies
  • Aspirations to pursue a career in education or psychology

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

How to Apply
If you are a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in education, apply today with your CV. A member of the Protocol Education team will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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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