🎓 Graduate Jobs in Leeds | Psychology, Education, Sports & Performing Arts Graduates
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Protocol Education is recruiting graduates to work in specialist education settings across Leeds, including SEND schools, specialist provisions, SEMH settings, and alternative provisions.
We’re looking for graduates from Psychology, Education Studies, Sports, Drama, Performing Arts, and related degree backgrounds to support children and young people with additional needs.
These roles are ideal for anyone considering careers in:
• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Counselling
• Mental Health Support
• Youth Work
• Behaviour Support
• Social Work
• SEND Education
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and behavioural needs.
Available roles:
🧩 SEND Teaching Assistant
💬 Behaviour Support Assistant
📚 Learning Mentor
🧑🏫 Classroom Support Assistant
🤝 Pastoral Support Worker
⚽ Sports Behaviour Mentor
The role will involve:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups in Special schools and Alternative provisions
Helping pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and classroom engagement
Supporting learning inside and outside of the classroom
Building positive relationships with pupils who need consistency and structure
Working closely with teachers, SENDCOs, and pastoral teams
Helping create safe, calm, and supportive learning environments
Why graduates from these backgrounds thrive in specialist settings:
🧠 Psychology Graduates
Strong understanding of behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and child development.
📖 Education Graduates
Knowledge of learning, development, and classroom practice.
⚽ Sports Graduates
Excellent role models with strong communication, resilience, and behaviour management skills. Particularly valuable in behaviour support, mentoring, and SEMH settings.
🎭 Drama & Performing Arts Graduates
Confident communicators who build relationships quickly and engage pupils through creativity and energy.
You’ll be a strong fit if you:
Hold a degree in Psychology, Education, Sports, Drama, Performing Arts, or similar
Have experience working with children or young people, this can include coaching, tutoring, mentoring, care, or youth work
Are calm, resilient, and confident in challenging situations
Can build positive relationships and communicate effectively
Are interested in working in SEND, SEMH, or specialist education
No formal teaching assistant qualification required. Full support and training provided.
Why work with Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
Free CPD and training, including Team Teach and SEND-focused development
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to roles across SEND schools, SEMH provisions, and mainstream settings
Long-term opportunities with clear career progression
Experience that supports future careers in education, psychology, therapy, and pastoral care
✨ Thrive trained? Even better.
Not Thrive trained yet? Ask us about our free Thrive training. It’s a great way to build your confidence in supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
Apply today to start your career in specialist education with Protocol Education.