Psychology Graduate - Primary School Learning Support Assistant
- gateshead, england, United Kingdom
- Temporary
Job Description
Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and are looking for meaningful experience working with children?
A friendly and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is looking to appoint a motivated Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September.
This role is ideal for graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Primary Teaching .
Working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, you'll gain invaluable experience supporting children both academically and emotionally while developing practical skills that will enhance your future career.
About the Role
As a Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support children on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups.
- Help pupils develop confidence, communication and emotional resilience.
- Assist children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs.
- Work closely with teachers to adapt learning activities to individual needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils and families.
- Observe and record pupil progress to support learning plans.
- Help create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
What We're Looking For
- A Psychology degree (or closely related subject).
- A genuine interest in child development and education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, caring and resilient approach.
- Previous experience with children is desirable but not essential.
What Protocol Education Can Offer
- Weekly PAYE pay.
- Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Long-term opportunities with potential permanent roles.
- Experience within excellent Gateshead primary schools.
- £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus.
Whether you're planning further study or exploring a career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive primary school.
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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