Psychology graduate

Teaching Personnel; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs in Berkshire. This role is ideal for psychology graduates eager to make a difference. You'll collaborate with teachers and multi-disciplinary teams, providing essential support in special schools and inclusive settings. Flexible hours cater to your schedule, with opportunities for further professional development. It's a chance to gain invaluable experience and insight into SEN education while positively impacting young lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to a wide network of specialist schools

Qualifications

• Must have a Psychology degree or related field.
• Eager to learn and develop in a supportive environment.
• Experience working with children in any capacity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in various specialist settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.

Skills

Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN

Patient

Empathetic

Resilient

Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Location: Bracknell| Positions: Full-time & Ad-hoc | Contracts: Supply & Permanent Roles
Start Date: January

Are you a psychology graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
Whether you're exploring a career in educational psychology, clinical work, or SEN teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) across a range of specialist settings.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of specialist schools and provisions throughout Berkshire.
This includes:

• Special schools, alternative provisions, and inclusive mainstream units
• Working with students with needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and more
• 1:1 and small group support roles
• Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Opportunities for both full‑time and flexible day‑to‑day supply work

We welcome applications from psychology graduates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Eager to learn and develop in a supportive environment
• Experienced in working with children (formally or informally)
• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS (or already have one)

Whether you're just starting out or building on previous experience, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable insight into SEN education and child development.

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• A supportive team and dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to a wide network of outstanding specialist schools across Berkshire

September is just around the corner-kick‑start your career in psychology and education by applying today!
To find out more or register your interest, get in touch now. We'd love to hear from you.