Graduate Teaching Assistant

Monarch Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the UK is looking for a Pastoral Support Worker to aid psychology students. The role offers flexible working and focuses on emotional support for young people. Ideal for psychology students aiming for practical experience. Successful candidates will provide one-to-one support, monitor attendance, and promote wellbeing. Compensation includes competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £200

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience with educational or care settings preferred.
• Compassionate and proactive in supporting learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Currently studying psychology or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one/group support for pupils with emotional, social, or behavioural needs.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, implementing support interventions.
• Build relationships with students to foster self-esteem and resilience.
• Liaise with families for holistic support.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing in the school community.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting

Compassionate and proactive approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection

Studying psychology or a related field

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker – Psychology Students

Are you a psychology student looking for flexible work that fits around your studies? Monarch Education is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Pastoral Support Worker in a school setting. This role is perfect for those studying psychology who want hands‑on experience supporting young people’s emotional and social development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support to pupils with emotional, social, or behavioural needs.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, supporting interventions where necessary.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage self‑esteem and resilience.
• Liaise with families and external services to ensure holistic support.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing across the school community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
• A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Studying psychology or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development.
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200.
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi‑Academy Trusts.
• Competitive daily rates.

Equal Opportunities

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict safeguarding procedures.

Safeguarding & References

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

Eligibility & Location

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.