Are you a psychology graduate interested in understanding how children learn, develop and grow? A welcoming primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the classroom and through small group learning sessions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain real experience supporting children with their learning, behaviour and emotional development while working alongside experienced teachers and support staff. The school has a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, inclusion and creating a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll help support pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the class teacher during lessons and activities Working with small groups of pupils who need additional support Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation Encouraging independence and resilience in the classroom This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain valuable experience working directly with children. About You This role is ideal for graduates interested in careers such as: Educational psychology Teaching Child development Behaviour support We’re looking for someone who is: Patient, supportive and enthusiastic Interested in how children learn and develop A confident communicator Positive, proactive and reliable Keen to gain experience in an education setting Training and Development Protocol Education provides access to a wide range of professional development opportunities through our CPD Academy. Training includes: Safeguarding and child protection Behaviour management strategies SEND and SEMH support Classroom learning techniques This training helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in education or psychology. Why Work With Protocol Education? Protocol Education supports thousands of educators every year, helping them gain valuable experience and develop their careers. When you join us, you’ll receive: Weekly PAYE pay Free professional development training A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your placement Opportunities to gain experience in different schools Long-term placements with potential career progression If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills while making a real difference in pupils’ lives, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today to learn 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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.