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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated psychology or criminology graduates for a full-time role as SEND Support Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Collaborating with experienced educators, you will develop essential skills in behavior management and emotional regulation while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. This role not only prepares you for future careers in education and youth work but also provides invaluable professional development. If you're passionate about supporting children and making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be psychology or criminology graduates or in their final year.
  • Experience working with children with SEMH needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs in an inclusive setting.
  • Build trusting relationships to help children overcome learning barriers.
  • Assist with interventions to promote emotional resilience.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Emotional Regulation

Trauma-Informed Approaches

Child Development

Education

Psychology Graduate

Criminology Graduate

Final-Year Undergraduate

Job description

Criminology graduates, Newcastle upon Tyne
Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b0ecf113001a

Job Views:

8

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Psychology & Criminology Graduates – SEND Support Assistants Needed

Are you a psychology or criminology graduate, or a final-year undergraduate, looking for hands-on experience working with children with additional needs? Protocol Education is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a well-led, nurturing primary school in North Tyneside.

This full-time, term-time only role is ideal for those interested in careers in educational psychology, mental health, social work, youth justice, or teaching. You will be working closely with children who have experienced significant trauma and have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Why This Role?

Gain hands-on experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a structured school environment.

Work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.

Develop skills in behaviour management, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed approaches.

A long-term opportunity that could lead to a permanent role or support further studies.

The Role Involves:

Supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs in a well-run, inclusive setting.

Building trusting relationships to help children overcome barriers to learning.

Assisting with interventions designed to promote emotional resilience and engagement.

Learning from professionals in education, psychology, and child development.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychology or criminology knowledge in a real-world setting while making a meaningful impact. Whether you're preparing for postgraduate study or considering a career in education, youth work, or rehabilitation, this role provides invaluable experience and professional development.

Please note: Applicants must be psychology or criminology graduates, or in their final year of study, and available for full-time work.

Apply today with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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’, including 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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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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