Exciting Opportunity for Psychology Graduates as Behaviour Support Assistants in Newcastle!
Are you a recent psychology graduate looking to make a positive impact on young lives? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to work as Behaviour Support Assistants in a vibrant secondary school located in a welcoming area of Newcastle, known for its strong community and diverse student body.
Why a Psychology Graduate is Perfect for This Role:
As a psychology graduate, you bring a unique understanding of human behaviour, emotional development, and learning processes. Your knowledge equips you to effectively support students facing challenges, helping them thrive both academically and socially. Here’s how your background makes you an ideal candidate:
* Understanding of Behaviour: Your insights into psychological principles can help you identify the needs of students and develop strategies to support their emotional and social well-being.
* Communication Skills: Your training has honed your ability to communicate effectively, fostering positive relationships with students and staff.
* Empathy and Compassion: With a background in psychology, you are naturally equipped to approach students with understanding and patience, creating a safe and supportive environment.
* Problem-Solving Abilities: Your analytical skills will allow you to assess situations and find creative solutions to support students’ individual needs.
What We Offer:
* Immediate Start: Begin your rewarding role right away!
* Term-Time Only: Enjoy a balanced work schedule that aligns with the school year.
* Ongoing Opportunity: This position offers the potential for a permanent contract with the school.
* Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced educators in a collaborative setting dedicated to student success.
Your Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
* Support students with behavioural challenges in the classroom.
* Collaborate with teachers to implement effective strategies for engagement.
* Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Help students build essential social skills and emotional resilience.
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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