Psychology Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant - Walker, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Location: Wallsend
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311038494
Salary: £92.63 - £110/day + PAYE - no umbrella companies. Earn while you learn, access to training
Job Published: 12 August 2026

Psychology Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant – Walker, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Gain invaluable experience supporting young people with SEMH needs while building your future career.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Psychology Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Walker, Newcastle.

This role is ideal for graduates interested in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or Teaching. You'll work with pupils who need additional emotional and behavioural support while developing practical experience in a specialist setting.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We help graduates gain meaningful experience that supports long-term careers within psychology, education and mental health services.

You'll receive:

  • Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy
  • SEMH and SEND training
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Long-term opportunities
  • Career progression advice
  • Interview preparation support

What you'll be doing

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
  • Promoting emotional wellbeing
  • Assisting with behaviour interventions
  • Supporting lesson engagement
  • Building trusting relationships
  • Monitoring pupil progress
  • Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
  • Encouraging confidence and resilience

Who this role would suit

  • Psychology Graduates
  • Criminology Graduates
  • Sociology Graduates
  • Aspiring Educational Psychologists
  • Aspiring Counsellors
  • Aspiring Teachers

Apply today and gain the experience that could shape your future career.