Grad Teaching Assistant in St Albans)

Academics; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in St. Albans is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism and various mental health needs. This full-time position is ideal for recent psychology graduates looking to gain experience in special educational needs (SEN) roles and make a real difference in students' lives. The role involves working closely with pupils while implementing diverse engagement techniques and providing essential emotional support.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduates preferred.
• Experience with Autism and SEN is beneficial.
• Sincere interest in mental health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage pupils with various needs in a special school setting.
• Work with EYFS, Primary, and Secondary aged students focusing on holistic engagement.
• Manage anti-social behavior while providing positive reinforcements.

Skills

Motivation

Support

Encouragement

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Graduate teaching Assistant required! If you know your future career goals within Psychology, mental health & SEN, this is a great place to start!

We are actively recruiting for a psychology graduate to undertake a Learning Support Assistant role within an enriching special school in St. Albans

This role is to start as soon as you are compliant and accept the role.

Can you make the student's life just that little bit better today?

Job: Grad Teaching Assistant

Location: St. Albans

Status: Full time

Start Date: September 2025

This specialist school provide for children with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues.

Your role will be to motivate, support and encourage pupils within your remit.

The role will give you experience with SEN and some Anti-Social Behaviour. Excellent if you are sincere about a future career within mental health.

The role will consist of;

* Working with EYFS, Primary, and Secondary aged students all with EHCPs with Autism and Aspergers, OCD, verbal and non-verbal children

* Dealing with anti-social behaviour that will take getting used to, this is all part of the role when aiding society's most

* A Real focus on Early Years and Non-Verbal students, holistic techniques to gain engagement

* Supporting Secondary aged students with levels of learning well below their stated age

* Positive engagement, giving the children a sense of acceptance, talking therapy will not always work here so different approaches required

Shall you be looking for a LSA position within St. Albans or you would like to reply to this role, then please contact Louis at Academics.

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