Psychology Graduates – Start Your Career in Education!
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education and child development? Do you have a passion for supporting young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or mental health challenges?
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our agency, where you will play a vital role in helping students reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge in a practical setting, developing valuable skills for careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, social work, or teaching.
This role is also suitable for those who are currently studying Psychology - we can support with flexible work alongside your studies.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A degree in Psychology (or related field)
✅ A passion for supporting children’s learning and well-being
✅ Strong communication and empathy skills
✅ Experience working with young people (voluntary or paid) is a plus
What We Offer:
✨ First-hand experience working with students, including those with SEN and mental health needs
✨ Opportunities for training and career progression in education and psychology-related fields
✨ A supportive school environment where you can make a real impact
This role is perfect for graduates looking to gain practical experience before pursuing further study or training.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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