Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Launch your career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, or Mental Health Support while making a meaningful impact on young people's lives. Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary School in Durham on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates looking to gain valuable practical experience supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, and communication difficulties. In this role, you will work closely with pupils both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience, and essential life skills. Why Choose Protocol Education? We understand how important hands-on experience is for graduates pursuing careers in psychology, education, counselling, or mental health services. That's why we provide comprehensive support and development opportunities, including: Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductionsFree access to our online CPD AcademySpecialist training in SEND, SEMH, and Behaviour ManagementOngoing support from a dedicated local consultantLong-term placements with opportunities for permanent employmentCV guidance and interview preparationAccess to wellbeing and pastoral support throughout your placement Key Responsibilities As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupilsAssist in implementing behaviour and emotional regulation strategiesPromote positive mental health, wellbeing, and resilienceEncourage active participation and engagement in lessonsBuild strong, trusting relationships with learnersMonitor and report on pupil progress and developmentWork collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and specialist staffFoster confidence, independence, and social development About You We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is keen to develop their experience within education and SEND settings. You will ideally be: A Psychology graduate or final-year Psychology studentA confident and effective communicatorPatient, empathetic, and resilientProactive, adaptable, and willing to learnPassionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential Who this role would suit Psychology GraduatesAspiring Educational PsychologistsAspiring Clinical PsychologistsAspiring TeachersBehaviour Support WorkersLearning Support Assistants 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.