Are you a psychology graduate interested in how children learn and develop?
A supportive primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils both in the classroom and through small group learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children, particularly those who benefit from additional guidance with behaviour, learning or confidence.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your role will involve supporting pupils throughout the school day and helping them stay motivated in their learning.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting classroom learning alongside the teacher
* Providing small group or 1:1 support for pupils
* Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in lessons
* Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
* Encouraging independence and resilience in learning
You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff in a school that values collaboration and pupil wellbeing.
Why This Role Is Ideal for Psychology Graduates
This role provides real experience in areas such as:
* Behaviour support
* Learning development
* Emotional regulation
* Classroom engagement
Many graduates use roles like this as a stepping stone into careers in educational psychology, teaching, or therapy professions.
The Protocol Education Difference
At Protocol Education, we believe graduates thrive when they feel supported.
When you join us, you’ll receive:
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Free access to professional development training
* Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
* Opportunities to work in a variety of schools
* Guidance for future teaching or education career pathways
Our goal is to help you gain the experience and confidence needed to succeed in education.
If you want a role where you can develop valuable skills while making a genuine difference to pupils, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Apply today to find out more.
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.
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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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