Psychology Graduate – Pastoral & SEMH Support Assistant
Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Daily Pay: £90–£110
Protocol Education is delighted to be working with a vibrant and ambitious secondary school in Gosforth to recruit a Psychology Graduate to support pastoral and SEMH initiatives across Key Stages 3–5.
The school serves students aged 13–18 and is part of a well-connected educational community committed to nurturing academic achievement, personal development and emotional resilience. It benefits from excellent public transport links via bus routes across Gosforth and into Newcastle city centre.
About the role:
You will work alongside pastoral leaders, SEN teams and teaching staff to support pupils who may experience social, emotional or behavioural barriers to learning. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment and supports students’ wellbeing and engagement.
Key responsibilities:
1. Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with emotional regulation or engagement challenges
2. Assist in delivering wellbeing and resilience interventions
3. Support pupils during transitions, unstructured times and targeted sessions
4. Build positive, consistent relationships with young people to encourage their progress
5. Monitor and record student responses to interventions to help staff evaluate impact
We are looking for candidates who:
6. Hold a degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field
7. Have strong communication and empathy skills
8. Are resilient, patient and reflective
9. Are interested in pursuing careers in education, mental health, youth work or educational psychology
This role offers excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training or specialist postgraduate pathways.
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.
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