Psychology Graduate – Behaviour Support Assistant
North Tyneside (Full-Time)
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in behaviour and mental health?
We are recruiting a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant in North Tyneside within a specialist setting supporting learners with SEMH needs.
This role gives you daily exposure to behaviour patterns, emotional regulation and real-world application of psychological principles.
With Protocol Education, you’ll have ongoing support and guidance to help you turn this experience into a long-term career.
Why this role is ideal
• Direct experience with SEMH and behaviour
• Opportunity to apply psychological theory in practice
• Work alongside experienced professionals
• Strong foundation for future clinical or educational roles
Responsibilities
• Support behaviour and emotional needs
• Assist with de-escalation strategies
• Provide 1:1 mentoring
• Encourage engagement
Skills & Qualities
• Degree in Psychology
• Calm and reflective
• Strong communication skills
Apply now and start building real experience.
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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