Educational Psychology Graduate TA

Protocol Education Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy access

Thrive training included

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in primary settings across Sutton, Epsom and surrounding areas. You will assist with learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, gaining hands-on experience that strengthens your future career in education and mental health.

You’ll work one-to-one and in small groups with children, including SEND, Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. Thrive training and CPD access are available to help you excel.

Qualifications

• A Psychology graduate or related degree is required.
• Interest in Educational Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health, or Teaching.
• Able to support children's learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Work with pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs.
• Help develop confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing in the classroom.
• Assist teachers in creating inclusive learning experiences.
• Be a positive role model for children needing encouragement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Finished your Psychology degree and wondering what comes next?

If you're interested in Educational Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapy, or Teaching, this could be the perfect first step.

We're working with welcoming primary schools across Sutton, Epsom, and the surrounding areas that are looking for enthusiastic Psychology graduates to join their teams. This is your chance to gain valuable, hands‑on experience supporting children's learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, all while building skills that will set you apart in your future career.

No two days are the same. One moment you'll be helping a child overcome a learning challenge, the next you'll be celebrating a breakthrough that boosts their confidence for weeks to come.

What you'll be doing

Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group interventions

Working with children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs

Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours

Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing within the classroom

Assisting teachers in creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences

Becoming a positive role model for children who need encouragement and support

Why this role is perfect for Psychology graduates

This position offers invaluable experience for anyone considering a future career in:

Educational Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Speech and Language Therapy

Teaching

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Youth Work and Family Support

You’ll gain first‑hand experience of child development, behaviour, learning needs, and classroom practice, all while making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

We’re looking for someone who is

• A Psychology graduate or holds a related degree
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent
• Curious about child development, learning, and behaviour
• Keen to gain meaningful experience in education
• Experienced working with children through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, care work, youth work, or volunteering (helpful but not essential)

Why work with Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

A dedicated consultant who listens and supports your career goals

Opportunities across mainstream and SEND schools

A fantastic stepping stone into educational and mental health professions

Thrive Training Included

Are you Thrive trained?

If not, we've got you covered. We offer FREE Thrive training, giving you practical tools to support children's emotional wellbeing and helping you stand out to schools looking for skilled, compassionate support staff.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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