Graduate Social & Emotional Classroom Support

Graduate Social & Emotional Classroom Support

Primary Schools | South Tyneside

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate (or due to graduate soon) looking to gain hands‑on experience in primary schools
? Interested in mental health, behaviour, or child development and want a role that builds meaningful, real‑world experience?

Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Social & Emotional Classroom Support staff to work in primary schools across South Tyneside
, supporting pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
.

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Counselling, Mental Health or Youth Work graduates
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, Therapists or SEN Specialists
• Graduates seeking paid, practical experience in education

(Previous school experience is helpful but not essential —
training can be provided
.)

You may work with pupils who experience:

• Anxiety and worries around school
• Low mood or emotional withdrawal
• Difficulties with emotional regulation
• Attachment and relationship needs
• Behavioural challenges linked to emotions
• Low self‑esteem and confidence
• Trauma‑related responses
• Social interaction and communication difficulties

Support is typically provided 1:1 or in small groups
, helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

As a Graduate Social & Emotional Classroom Support Worker, you will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Help pupils engage with learning and routines
• Work closely with class teachers and SEN teams
• Contribute to a calm, nurturing classroom environment

Milk Education offers:

• Full onboarding and compliance support
• Training provided
  , including Social, Emotional and Mental Health-focused CPD
• Access to over 1,000 FREE and discounted CPD courses
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant

Working with Milk, you’ll also have access to:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Fast Track™ Compliance – quick and hassle‑free registration
• 5‑Star Rated Service
• Exclusive School & Trust Partners
• FREE PSHE lesson plans
  , focused on sensitive topics

• Primary schools across South Tyneside
• Full‑time and part‑time roles available
• Long‑term opportunities with pathways into permanent education, SEN or wellbeing roles

If you’re a graduate ready to turn your degree into meaningful, paid classroom experience
, this role is an excellent place to start.

Apply now and begin your Social, Emotional and Mental Health career with Milk Education.

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