Psychology Graduate – 1:1 SEND Support
Location: Gateshead
Full Time | Term Time Only
£98–£120 per day | Monday–Friday
Help One Young Person Get More From Their School Day
Protocol Education is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join a Gateshead school as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
You'll provide consistent, individualised support to a pupil who needs additional help accessing learning and navigating the school environment.
It's an opportunity to put your understanding of behaviour and development into practice while developing valuable SEND experience.
Your Responsibilities
You could be supporting with:
- Classroom learning
- Concentration and engagement
- Communication
- Emotional regulation
- Social interaction
- Positive behaviour
- Confidence
- Independence
- Transitions and routines
- Individual learning activities
You'll work closely with the teacher and wider support team, sharing observations and helping maintain consistency in the pupil's support.
What Makes a Good 1:1 Teaching Assistant?
You need to be able to understand that one strategy won't work for every pupil.
We're looking for someone who can listen, observe, adapt and build trust.
You'll ideally be:
- Calm
- Patient
- Empathetic
- Consistent
- Observant
- Positive
- Reliable
A Psychology degree is desirable, but related graduate backgrounds may also be considered.
A Great Opportunity For Future Careers In:
Psychology | Educational Psychology | Teaching | SEND | Mental Health | Child Development | Therapy
Protocol Education Benefits
- £98–£120 per day
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and online training
- Dedicated consultant
- Ongoing support
- Long-term opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're ready to gain practical SEND experience and make a difference to a pupil's day, apply now.