SEN Teaching Assistant- Psychology Graduates

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Ready to put your psychology knowledge to work in a real-world setting? This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a great stepping stone for graduates who want hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead that’s looking for someone curious, compassionate, and eager to learn. If you enjoy behaviour, child development, or have your eye on a future career in educational psychology, this role gives you the practical grounding you’ll love.What you'll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs including autism, ADHD, social communication differences, and SEMH Helping children navigate routines, regulate emotions, and engage with learning Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals Using your psychology insight to understand triggers, build trust, and celebrate small wins Creating a calm, safe learning environment where pupils feel understood and supported What we’re looking for A psychology (or related) degree Experience with children or young people, paid or voluntary A patient, positive approach and confidence around behaviour Someone who’s reflective, resilient, and eager to develop their practice What you’ll gain from Protocol Education Hands-on experience that’s perfect for progressing into Educational Psychology, CAMHS, mental health roles, or teaching Free CPD in Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and more A dedicated consultant who supports you every step of the way Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies If this sounds like the role for you and you are wanting to have some experience working with children after your degree apply for this roleAll 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 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.



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