Psychology Graduate - Flexible Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day
Contract: Flexible / Supply – Term Time Only
Hours: School Hours (Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm)

Start building your career supporting children's mental health and wellbeing. Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience working with children and young people?

Whether you're hoping to pursue a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Youth Work, this flexible role offers invaluable experience in a range of school settings.

We're recruiting enthusiastic Psychology graduates to work as Flexible Teaching Assistants across primary, secondary, and specialist schools in Taunton and the surrounding areas.

Why Psychology Graduates?

Schools are looking for people who understand the importance of children's social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Your knowledge of child development, behaviour, and psychology can make a real difference to students who need additional support.
As a Flexible Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and SEND teams to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional resilience, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Helping children regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
• Supporting students with SEND, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other additional needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and families
• Gaining experience across a variety of school settings

Every day offers something different, giving you broad experience that will strengthen future applications for postgraduate study or careers working with young people.

Who We're Looking For:

• A Psychology graduate or someone studying Psychology
• Passionate about supporting children's wellbeing and development
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Confident communicating with children and professionals
• Experience with young people through volunteering, mentoring, care, coaching, tutoring, or youth work is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work around further study, placements, or other commitments
• School hours only – evenings and weekends free
• Choose the days you work
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with SEMH and SEND
• Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching, Therapy, or Social Work
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school roles

Additional Information:

A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable, as work may be available across several schools in Taunton and the surrounding areas.
If you're looking for meaningful experience that will develop your skills while making a genuine difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to begin your career supporting the next generation.

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