49 psychology students and graduates jobs found

Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant  Make a Difference Through Sport Love sport and want to use it to help young people thrive? Not every achievement happens on a football pitch or in a sports hall. Sometimes it's a student attending a lesson when they would normally struggle. Sometimes it's helping a young person regulate their emotions, build confidence, or feel part of a team for the very first time. A large specialist SEND school in Leeds is looking for a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role combines classroom support, physical activity, behaviour support, and relationship building to help students achieve their full potential. This is much more than a sports role. You'll use sport, movement, and physical activity as powerful tools to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence. If you're a graduate in Sports Science,...

Are you a passionate, resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviours and a genuine desire to make a difference? If you are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their true potential, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a full-time, term-time only Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive team within a school that is part of a well-respected academy trust. This is an ideal opportunity for psychology graduates or those with experience in the SEND field, who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Key Responsibilities: Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs. Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and help develop strategies to support their development. Assist in creating and implementing learning activities and strategies. Provide consistent and empathetic...

Are you a passionate, resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviours and a genuine desire to make a difference? If you are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their true potential, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a full-time, term-time only Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive team within a school that is part of a well-respected academy trust. This is an ideal opportunity for psychology graduates or those with experience in the SEND field, who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Key Responsibilities: Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs. Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and help develop strategies to support their development. Assist in creating and implementing learning activities and strategies. Provide consistent and empathetic...

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school before pursuing a career in teaching or another education-based profession? An established school in Ealing is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its team from September 2026. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, with working hours of approximately 8:15am to 4:00pm. You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable insight into classroom practice while helping pupils make progress academically and personally. The school has a positive and inclusive culture, with high expectations for both students and staff. It offers graduates the opportunity to develop their confidence, communication skills and understanding of working with young people within a busy secondary school environment. The Opportunity This role would be particularly well suited to a graduate considering a future...

Looking for meaningful work while gaining valuable career experience? Protocol Education is recruiting ambitious graduates to support students in secondary schools throughout Sunderland and South Tyneside. This role is ideal for graduates planning a future in teaching, educational psychology, SEN support, youth work, counselling, or social care. Sunderland & South Tyneside £92.63 - £108.00 Daily Pay (PAYE Only) Flexible Working Patterns Available Your Responsibilities Supporting learning within classroom settings Working with students who require additional guidance Delivering intervention sessions Encouraging attendance, confidence and engagement Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs Assisting teachers with lesson delivery Suitable Degrees Include Psychology English Mathematics Science Criminology Sociology Education Studies Sports Science Childhood Studies Any degree with a strong interest in education Why Join Protocol Education? Excellent introduction to...

Protocol Education is recruiting Graduate Behaviour & Learning Mentors to work in secondary schools across Sunderland and South Tyneside. This exciting opportunity allows graduates to support students academically, socially and emotionally while developing highly transferable professional skills. Sunderland & South Tyneside £92.63 - £108.00 per day PAYE September and Immediate Starts Available Your Role Supporting students in lessons Providing mentoring and guidance Delivering intervention sessions Supporting learners with SEND and SEMH needs Promoting positive behaviour strategies Working collaboratively with teaching staff Ideal For Graduates In Psychology Criminology Sociology Education Studies Childhood Studies Sports Science English Maths Sciences Any relevant degree discipline What You'll Receive Competitive daily pay Weekly PAYE payroll Free accredited CPD training Access to Thrive training Long-term school placements Career development opportunities Demand...

Ready to kick-start a rewarding career supporting young people? Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join secondary schools across Sunderland and South Tyneside as Graduate Teaching Assistants. If you're considering a future in education, psychology, social work, youth work, speech and language therapy, or teacher training, this role offers invaluable classroom experience while earning a competitive daily rate. Sunderland | South Tyneside £92.63 - £108.00 per day (PAYE) Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | September Starts The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students across KS3 and KS4 Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions Assist pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs Promote positive behaviour and engagement Help students develop confidence and independence Work closely with class teachers to support learning outcomes Gain practical classroom management experience We're...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead - Education and Training Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with young people before pursuing a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, social work, counselling, youth justice, mental health, or teaching? A welcoming and supportive SEN school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking compassionate and resilient graduates to join their team as SEN Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs in a rewarding education setting. SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hemel Hempstead Pay: £465-£550 per week Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only Sector: Education and Training As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience barriers to learning due to additional needs, communication difficulties, emotional regulation, behavioural needs, or social challenges....

SEN Tutor - Secondary PRUs Location: Manchester Pay: £92.56 - £120.00 per day Start date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time and part-time available Ideal for: Psychology Graduates / those pursuing careers in SEN, mental health, or education Premier Education are currently working in partnership with a range of secondary PRUs across Greater Manchester who are looking for SEN Tutors to start in September. You will be working with small groups of pupils aged 11-25, depending on your experience and the setting. The role focuses on supporting learning, emotional regulation, and life skills, with opportunities to work across both academic and vocational pathways. These settings support pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, ASC, behavioural challenges, and additional complex needs. This role is particularly well-suited to Psychology graduates or those looking to build experience in mental health, youth work, or specialist education. You will be expected to support, plan, and...

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who may experience challenges with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in education. You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships whilst supporting their learning journey. The Role: Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs. Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies. Building positive and trusting relationships with students. Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and external...

Graduate Teaching Assistant Birmingham, Long-Term SEN Support Roles Are you the kind of person that can turn up for the same student, in the same way, with the same passion and enthusiasm for a whole term. If the answer is yes, a Graduate Teaching Assistant role will teach you more about child development than any placement year. Sprint Education Recruitment places graduates into long-term teaching assistant roles across Birmingham, supporting students with SEN and complex needs in mainstream and specialist settings, from primary through to secondary and alternative provision. If a long-term placement is what you're after, get in touch. We work with settings across Birmingham and the surrounding boroughs, including Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley and Halesowen, so wherever you're based it's worth showing your interest. What a Graduate Teaching Assistant does day to day * Works 1:1 or with small groups so students can take part in lessons alongside their peers * Follows the...

Graduate Teaching Assistant Leicester, Long-Term SEN Support Roles A psychology degree gives you the theory on attachment, development and behaviour. What it doesn't give you is any sense of what those things look like at half past nine on a Tuesday, in a real classroom, with a real student. Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant is where that gap closes. Sprint Education Recruitment places graduates into long-term teaching assistant roles across Leicester, supporting students with SEN and complex needs in mainstream and specialist settings, including primary, secondary and alternative provision. If you're after a long-term placement rather than day-to-day cover, we'd like to hear from you. We work across Leicester and the surrounding towns, so whether you're in the city, Loughborough, Hinckley or Wigston, it's worth showing your interest. What a Graduate Teaching Assistant does day to day * Supports students 1:1 or in small groups so they can take part in the lesson...

Finishing a psychology degree tends to leave you with more questions than answers about what comes next. If you've been drawn to how children learn, communicate and make sense of the world, working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant is one of the more direct ways to find out whether that interest holds up in practice. Sprint Education Recruitment places graduates into long-term teaching assistant roles across Coventry, supporting students with SEN and complex needs in mainstream and specialist settings, from primary through to secondary and alternative provision. Are you looking for that kind of placement, rather than day-to-day cover? We work with settings in Coventry and the surrounding area, so if you'd be travelling in from Bedworth, Nuneaton, Rugby or Kenilworth, it's still worth showing your interest. What a Graduate Teaching Assistant does day to day * Works 1:1 or with small groups, supporting students to take part in lessons alongside their peers * Follows plans and...

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School | Orpington Location: Orpington Job Type: Full-time / Flexible Salary: Competitive daily rate Sector: Secondary Education Are you a graduate looking to build a career in education? We are currently recruiting for Graduate Teaching Assistants to join supportive and welcoming secondary schools in Orpington. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work, education or a related field. You'll gain valuable experience working directly with students while developing your classroom and communication skills. The Role As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you may be involved in: Supporting students aged 11-18 in the classroom Working alongside teachers to support learning Providing one-to-one and small-group support Helping students stay engaged and focused Supporting students with their academic development Assisting with pastoral and wider school activities Building positive...

PRU Behaviour Mentor Oldham £100–£130 per day | September start | Long-term Smile Education are recruiting for a PRU Behaviour Mentor to work within a PRU provision at a secondary school in Oldham. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour, trauma backgrounds or barriers to learning. The Role As a PRU Behaviour Mentor, you will support secondary-aged pupils who may struggle to engage in mainstream lessons. You will work closely with teaching, pastoral and behaviour teams to help pupils regulate behaviour, access learning and build positive routines. The role will involve one-to-one support, small-group intervention, behaviour mentoring, restorative conversations and supporting pupils to re-engage with education. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs. Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis. Help students regulate behaviour and remain engaged in learning. Support...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges? We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join our team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young people in specialist schools and alternative provisions across South East and East London. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a positive impact on students who may have experienced barriers to learning and need additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Build positive, trusting relationships with students. Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation. Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Encourage positive social interactions and...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges? We're looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join our team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young people in specialist schools and alternative provisions across South East and East London. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a positive impact on students who may have experienced barriers to learning and need additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Build positive, trusting relationships with students. Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation. Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a safe and engaging learning environment. Encourage positive social interactions and...

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Islington Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEND | Islington, London Primary & Secondary | Autism & SEND Full-Time | £109-£114 per day Are you a recent graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education? We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Graduate Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in Islington, London. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education and keen to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly autism. You'll work closely with teachers and pupils, providing both academic and pastoral support while helping to create an inclusive, positive and engaging learning environment. Whether you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND or a related field, this role offers fantastic experience and opportunities to develop. To be successful, you will: Have a degree and a genuine passion for working with...

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across primary schools in Bristol. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development. You'll work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies. You'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference. Key Responsibilities As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will include: Providing...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a recent graduate looking to develop your experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly supportive and well-established all-through SEND School in Kingston Upon Thames, catering for pupils from Primary through to Key Stage 5. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, therapists, or individuals looking to build a rewarding career within special education. No previous school-based SEN experience is required. The school provides ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development to help you succeed in the role. About the Role As an SEN Teaching...