Psychology Graduates - Trainee Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate – Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEN School, Gateshead)

Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing and supportive SEN school in Gateshead as a Trainee Teaching Assistant
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You’ll work closely with pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a caring environment. This is a perfect role if you’re considering a future career in teaching, psychology, therapy, or SEN support.

• A Psychology degree (or related subject)
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in SEN, mental health, or education

Protocol Education offers full training, ongoing CPD, and a dedicated consultant to support your journey. You’ll gain valuable classroom experience and access to long‑term and permanent opportunities.

• Gain hands‑on SEN experience
• Work in a warm, welcoming school environment
• Develop skills for teaching, psychology, or therapy careers
• Make a real difference every day

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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