Psychology Graduate - EYFS SEND Support

Interested in child development and early intervention?

A nurturing primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Psychology graduate to work within Reception, supporting pupils with additional needs.

Full-time hours, 8.30am to 3.30pm
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• Providing 1:1 support for children with SEND
• Supporting emotional regulation and early communication
• Assisting with phonics and early number work
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO
• Contributing to personalised learning plans

You’ll gain direct experience in early intervention, behaviour support, and inclusive practice.

• Holds a Psychology degree
• Is calm, patient, and observant
• Is considering Educational Psychology or teaching
• Wants meaningful, structured school experience

• Strong SEND provision
• Experienced and supportive staff
• Clear daily structure

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Thrive training
• Ongoing professional guidance

If you want hands‑on experience in early years SEND that makes a real difference, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and take your first step into primary education in Gateshead.

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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