Teaching Assistant - Education or Psychology Graduate

Five Education are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional educational needs while developing skills relevant to future careers.

The school caters for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students engage with learning, develop their independence, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, or teaching, and who want meaningful experience within a specialist education setting.

Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils achieve their individual learning and EHCP targets.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel secure, motivated, and included throughout the school day.

A degree in Psychology or a related discipline.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with pupils.
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. What can Five Education offer you?

• We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS;