Graduate Academic Coach – Psychology

Step Into Teaching Limited; Woking; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking a Psychology graduate to join a specialist SEN school in Woking as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant. You will work with teachers to provide classroom support and deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions for students aged 10–16, helping them develop confidence and learning skills.

This is a full-time, term-time role with DBS clearance required. The role offers hands-on experience in education and SEND, with opportunities to develop practical skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or closely related subject.
• Interest in child development and learning differences.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patience, adaptability and resilience in supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support in a specialist SEN setting.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to develop learning skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialist staff.
• Support students to build confidence, independence and learning routines.

Skills

Patient and empathetic

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting young people with additional learning needs? Do you have an interest in understanding how children learn, develop and overcome barriers to education?

This exciting opportunity is based within a specialist SEN school in Woking, supporting students aged 10–16 with dyslexia and associated needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and ADHD.

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, providing tailored classroom support and delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help students develop their confidence, independence and learning skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to put your Psychology degree into practice, gaining valuable insight into individual learning needs and child development while building experience for future careers in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling, SEND or Teaching.

Throughout your placement, Step Into Teaching will provide ongoing guidance, training and support through our pre-teacher training programme.

Who are Step Into Teaching?

We are a pre-teacher training programme designed to support and encourage graduates like yourself to explore a career in education.

We provide practical, school-based experience that offers an essential foundation for a successful career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or wider SEND support.

Through your placement, you will gain valuable experience working with young people, develop transferable skills and gain a better understanding of whether a future career in education is right for you.

The opportunity:

• A specialist SEN school in Woking, Surrey
• Supporting students aged 10–16
• Full-time role: Monday – Friday
• Term-time only
• £500 - £530
• Classroom-based support, alongside 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist practitioners
• Develop practical experience relevant to Psychology, Educational Psychology and SEND careers
• Make a meaningful difference to young people's confidence, independence and educational development

For this role, the ideal graduate will:

• Hold a degree in Psychology or a closely related subject, with a 2:2 or above.
• Have a genuine interest in child development, learning differences and additional educational needs.
• Be patient, empathetic and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Be resilient, adaptable and motivated to help young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an interest in understanding how conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD and DLD can affect learning and development.
• Be able to take direction while also showing initiative when required.
• Have a reflective and proactive approach to supporting individual learning needs.

Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential. A willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting students are what matter most.

So, are you ready to put your Psychology degree into practice and make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

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