Psychology and Criminology Graduate Job
£14.25 per hour SEN Teaching Assistant / Therapeutic Support Assistant
Location: Central Bath
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, 4 days per week
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience before a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work or Youth Justice?
This is an excellent graduate opportunity to support young people with autism, learning disabilities and additional needs within a specialist college in central Bath. Working alongside teachers and therapists, you'll gain practical experience while making a real difference every day.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant / Therapeutic Support Assistant, you'll support young people in the classroom and around the college, helping them to engage with learning, develop independence and build confidence.
You'll use calm, consistent and person-centred approaches to help students regulate emotions, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.
Who You'll Support
You'll work with young people with:
• Autism (ASC)
• Learning disabilities
• Communication and sensory needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
What You'll Do
• Support students in lessons and around the college
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Help students manage emotions and daily routines
• Use autism-informed and trauma-informed approaches
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding
Why This Role Is Ideal for Psychology and Criminology Graduates
Your degree has given you an understanding of behaviour, mental health, communication and human development. This role allows you to apply that knowledge in a practical setting while developing valuable experience with young people with SEN.
You'll gain experience that is highly relevant for careers in:
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Counselling
• Mental Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Social Work
• Youth Justice
• SEN Education
What You'll Gain
• Hands-on SEN and mental health experience
• Training in autism-informed practice and behaviour support
• Experience working alongside therapists and education professionals
• Practical knowledge of neurodiversity and emotional regulation
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
We're Looking For
• A Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Education graduate
• Someone passionate about supporting young people
• Calm, patient and resilient
• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Experience in education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or SEN is beneficial but not essential.
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Whether you're looking for a Psychology Graduate Job, Criminology Graduate Job, SEN Teaching Assistant role or Learning Support Assistant position, this is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience while building a career supporting young people with additional needs.
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