Psychology Graduates - Secondary Schools

Protocol Education • Wakefield, England • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant


Secondary schools across Wakefield

Studied Psychology and curious about how it works in the real world? Considering a future in education, mental health or youth work?

At Protocol Education, we work closely with secondary schools across Wakefield, supporting Psychology graduates into paid Teaching Assistant roles where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, while building valuable school-based experience.

This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re exploring careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or SEN support.

What you’ll be doing


  • Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4, both in and out of the classroom


  • Working 1:1 or in small groups with students who need extra support


  • Helping young people manage emotions, behaviour and engagement


  • Supporting students...