Just finished your degree and wondering where to start? If you’re curious about working in education, psychology, SEN or care, this specialist school in Gateshead could be the perfect first step.
We’re supporting a fantastic SEND setting that works with children who have autism, communication differences and complex learning needs. They’re big believers in potential, and they’re open to graduates from all backgrounds who bring energy, compassion and a willingness to learn.
What you’ll be doing
1. Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and learning differences
2. Helping with structured routines, visual timetables and engaging activities
3. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff
4. Building confidence, connection and calm moments in the classroom
5. Learning hands-on strategies used in psychology, SEN and behaviour support
Who we’d love to hear from
6. Graduates in psychology, education, youth work, social sciences or similar
7. Anyone who’s worked with children or young people in any setting
8. People who stay patient under pressure and bring warmth to the room
9. Individuals looking for meaningful, purposeful work where every day is different
Why this role is perfect for graduates
10. You get real experience that strengthens applications for teacher training, educational psychology, youth work and therapy careers
11. A chance to learn from specialist staff in a highly supportive environment
12. Training available in SEND, behaviour support and communication approaches
What Protocol Education offers
13. Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
14. A friendly, dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
15. Free access to our CPD Academy
16. Opportunities across specialist and mainstream schools
17. Smooth registration and quick starts
One quick thing…
Are you Thrive trained?
If not, we offer free Thrive training, and special schools absolutely love it. It looks brilliant on your CV too.
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 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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