Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne

Thinking about a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching or Children's Mental Health?

A specialist SEND provision in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working directly with children who require additional support while learning from experienced teachers, SENCOs and specialist staff.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

What you'll be doing

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour
Supporting learning activities and interventions
Building positive and trusting relationships
Encouraging confidence and independence
Working alongside teachers and support staff

Who we're looking for

Psychology graduates
Graduates interested in child development
Aspiring Educational Psychologists
Future Teachers
Calm, resilient and empathetic individuals

What you'll gain

Hands-on SEND experience
Behaviour management skills
Exposure to specialist educational settings
Experience for postgraduate applications
Access to specialist training
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding child-focused career.

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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