Future Educational Psychologists wanted

Psychology Graduates Wanted

Work as a Behaviour Support Assistant or Learning Support Assistant and make a real impact on the lives of children in your local community
Start Immediately | Newcastle Secondary Schools | £83.90 - £105 per day

Are you a psychology graduate looking to make a real impact? Do you want to apply your knowledge in a rewarding role that helps young people thrive?

Protocol Education is seeking passionate and dedicated psychology graduates to work as Behaviour Support Assistants in secondary schools across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education, supporting students with behavioural needs and making a difference in their lives.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Real-World Experience – Apply your psychology knowledge in a practical setting, gaining valuable skills for careers in education, mental health, or social work.
• Personal Growth – Work closely with students, helping them develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Supportive Environment – Join a team of experienced educators and professionals dedicated to student success.
• Career Progression – Enhance your CV and open doors to roles in teaching, educational psychology, or counselling.
• Competitive Pay – Earn £83.90 - £105 per day, with immediate start dates available.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with behavioural challenges in a classroom setting.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and interventions.
• Encouraging positive social and emotional development.
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to create an inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For:

• A psychology (or related) graduate with a passion for working with young people.
• Someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An individual who is patient, empathetic, and eager to learn.
• Experience working with young people (voluntary or paid) is desirable but not essential.

Working in a school provides invaluable hands-on experience for any aspiring educational psychologist. It offers direct exposure to students' learning behaviors, emotional needs, and social development in a real-world setting. By collaborating with teachers, counselors, and support staff, future educational psychologists can develop a deeper understanding of classroom dynamics, intervention strategies, and the diverse challenges students face.

Start your journey in education today!
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Protocol Education.

To apply or find out more, contact us today!

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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