Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience working with children?

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to work in mainstream primary schools as Teaching Assistants , supporting pupils across a range of age groups and abilities. This role is ideal for individuals considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Teaching, Counselling, Speech and Language Therapy, or Occupational Therapy .

Your Role

• Supporting pupils in the classroom to help them engage with learning
• Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting pupils with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties
• Helping to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building positive relationships that support children's confidence and development
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other school professionals to support pupil progress
• Assisting with intervention programmes and classroom activities

Who We're Looking For

• A Psychology degree or related qualification
• A genuine interest in child development and education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, patient, and resilient attitude
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Previous experience working with children is advantageous but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What You'll Gain

• Valuable hands-on experience within mainstream primary schools
• Exposure to a range of SEN and behavioural needs
• Insight into how educational and psychological theories are applied in practice
• Opportunities for both daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your CV, and gain meaningful experience before progressing into postgraduate study or a long-term career working with children and young people.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, psychology, or child development.

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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