Psychology Graduate – Behaviour Support Assistant

Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Are you a Psychology graduate ready to gain real experience in behaviour and mental health?

We are recruiting a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne within a specialist setting supporting learners with SEMH needs.

This role offers hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future careers.

With Protocol Education, you’ll be supported as you develop your skills.

Why this role is ideal
• Direct SEMH experience
• Opportunity to apply theory in practice
• Work alongside experienced staff
• Strong career progression opportunities

Responsibilities
• Support behaviour and emotional needs
• Provide 1:1 mentoring
• Assist with de-escalation
• Build relationships

Skills & Qualities
• Degree in Psychology
• Resilient and empathetic
• Strong communication skills

Apply now and start your journey.

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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