The Role
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupils who may need additional guidance with learning or social development.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
* Assisting children with SEND such as autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs
* Helping teachers deliver engaging classroom activities
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
* Creating a positive and supportive learning environment
This role provides excellent experience for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Teaching.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is:
* A Psychology graduate or holds a related degree
* Passionate about child development and education
* Calm, patient, and supportive in their approach
* Interested in gaining experience in school settings
* Previous experience with children (tutoring, mentoring, coaching, care work, or volunteering) is desirable but not essential
Why Work with Protocol Education
* Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
* Free access to our online CPD training academy
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Opportunities in mainstream and SEND schools
* Flexible pathways into education careers
Are you Thrive trained? If not, we offer free Thrive training, helping you develop skills to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and making you even more attractive to schools.
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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