Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education in Chester is seeking a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and additional learning needs within a specialist SEN setting.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils access learning, improve communication and emotional regulation, and build confidence for future educational psychology pathways.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a 2:1 or better in Psychology.
• Applications from related disciplines will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence and independence.
• Assist with targeted interventions and adapt learning activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to provide personalised support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant - SEN

Chester | £22,000 - £24,600 | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before pursuing Educational Psychology?

Do you want hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with autism and additional learning needs?

Could working alongside experienced SEN and therapeutic professionals be the first step towards your future career?

KPI Education is looking for passionate Psychology graduates to join a specialist SEN school in Chester as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants more than a generic Teaching Assistant position. You will gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with autism and additional learning needs, developing your understanding of behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and individualised learning.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant - Key Benefits

• £22,000 - £24,600 salary
• Immediate start
• Full-time position
• Fantastic experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Excellent pathway towards SEN Teaching, Clinical Psychology, SALT or Occupational Therapy
• Work within a specialist SEN and autism setting
• Gain practical 1:1 and small-group intervention experience
• Develop knowledge of behaviour, communication and emotional regulation
• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals
• Build highly relevant experience for future postgraduate study and professional training

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both individually and within small groups, helping them access learning and develop greater confidence and independence.

You will build positive relationships with pupils and learn how different approaches can support communication, behaviour and engagement.

You could be supporting targeted interventions, adapting learning activities, encouraging positive behaviour and working closely with teachers and specialist professionals to ensure each young person receives personalised support.

Who are we looking for?

This opportunity is particularly suited to graduates with a 2:1 or above in Psychology, although applications from graduates in closely related disciplines will also be considered.

You don't necessarily need previous school experience.

We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate empathy, patience, resilience and a genuine passion for SEN.

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Whatever your eventual destination, this is an opportunity to turn the theory from your degree into genuine practical experience.

Start building your Psychology career now

If you're a Psychology graduate who wants to make a difference while developing the experience needed for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.