Year 1 SEND Support Teaching Assistant | Psychology Graduate Job | Immediate Start
If you’ve got a background in psychology and a knack for helping little ones thrive, we’ve got a role that could be just your thing. A welcoming primary school in the heart of Newcastle is on the lookout for a compassionate and switched-on Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 1 with SEND needs. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to make a real impact, every single day.
This primary school is known for its warm, supportive environment and commitment to helping every child thrive. This primary school has free staff parking and excellent transport links. It offers a nurturing space where young children develop essential early skills and build the confidence they need for a lifetime of learning. Expect a busy, energetic atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
What you will be doing:
1. Providing one-to-one support that makes a real difference
2. Helping your pupil feel calm, confident and included
3. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
4. Helping children develop their communication, social, and fine motor skills through creative play and hands-on activities.
5. Creating a safe, encouraging space where every child feels valued and included.
6. Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
7. Start date: ASAP
About you:
8. Recent psychology graduate or soon-to-be graduate with a passion for working with young children.
9. Patient, empathetic, and ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners.
10. Great communication skills and a natural ability to connect with children.
11. Willing to get stuck in, learn on the job, and bring energy to every day.
12. Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Protocol Education?
13. Diverse roles tailored for psychology graduates, including pastoral support and SEN roles
14. Comprehensive training, including free CPD and career resources
15. Competitive daily rates and guaranteed work opportunities
16. Personalized support from experienced consultants
17. A well-established, trusted agency with a focus on your professional growth
Ready to kickstart your career in education? Apply today and start making a real difference!
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake thorough checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided for all workers.
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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