Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Secondary schools across Wakefield
Studied Psychology and curious about how it works in the real world? Considering a future in education, mental health or youth work?
At Protocol Education, we work closely with secondary schools across Wakefield, supporting Psychology graduates into paid Teaching Assistant roles where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, while building valuable school-based experience.
This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re exploring careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or SEN support.
What you’ll be doing
1. Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4, both in and out of the classroom
2. Working 1:1 or in small groups with students who need extra support
3. Helping young people manage emotions, behaviour and engagement
4. Supporting students with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs
5. Being a calm, consistent and positive presence in school
Your Psychology knowledge will come to life every day.
Who we’re looking for
6. Psychology graduates or those with a strong interest in child development
7. Patient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent individuals
8. Confident communicators who can build trust with teenagers
9. Anyone considering careers in education, mental health or youth services
No previous school experience is needed, just the right mindset and a genuine desire to support young people.
What you’ll get in return
10. Paid experience in secondary schools across Wakefield
11. Flexible work to fit around your plans
12. Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol consultant
13. Free Thrive training, a wellbeing qualification schools really value and one that strengthens your CV
Whether you’re testing your career options or taking a clear step towards education or psychology-focused roles, this experience gives you insight, confidence and impact.
Sound like you?
Apply today and start putting your Psychology degree to powerful use.
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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