Graduate Psychologist SEN LSA

Pertemps Education Network; Wembley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a Graduate Psychologist to join as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Wembley. You will work under supervision to support pupils with SEN, focusing on learning and development within a supportive school environment.

The role offers opportunities for hands-on experience in child development, emotional regulation, and educational psychology pathways, with full-time or part-time options available.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or closely related subject.
• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Interest in SEN, child development and educational psychology.
• Patient, empathetic and confident in building positive relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in SEN setting advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and confidence building.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Psychology degree

Interest in SEN

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Graduate Psychologist – SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wembley

Salary: Dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands‑on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Graduate Psychologist to join a supportive school environment as an SEN Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate who is passionate about child development, mental health and supporting young people with additional needs, and who is considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology or a related field.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and confidence building.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• An interest in SEN, child development and educational psychology.
• Patient, empathetic and confident in building positive relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working with children or within an SEN setting would be advantageous but is not essential.