Psychology Graduate

Teaching Personnel; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing organization is seeking Psychology Graduates for part-time Teaching Assistant roles in York. This opportunity is tailored for individuals passionate about educational psychology, mental health, and supporting young people. Responsibilities include helping students with their emotional wellbeing and learning needs while working closely with teachers. The role is flexible in scheduling and offers a competitive daily pay rate of £90-£110, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain valuable experience in the education sector.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology (or a related field).
• Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop your practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Applying your psychology knowledge to help create positive environments.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Assisting with behaviour regulation and wellbeing support.
• Helping young people build confidence and key learning skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Patience

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

✨ Psychology Graduate Opportunity – Part‑Time & Flexible Roles in York! ✨

Are you a psychology graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience working with young people? Looking for a meaningful role that can fit around your lifestyle? This is the perfect opportunity to use your skills, grow professionally, and make a real difference—while enjoying part‑time and flexible working options.

We are recruiting Psychology Graduates for Teaching Assistant roles in schools across York. These roles are ideal for those interested in educational psychology, mental health, SEND support, or future teaching pathways.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• Applying your psychology knowledge to help create positive, supportive environments
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Assisting with behaviour regulation, intervention strategies, and wellbeing support
• Helping young people build confidence, resilience, and key learning skills
• Gaining invaluable school‑based experience perfect for postgraduate applications

Working Options:

We offer part‑time roles and flexible working arrangements, ideal for fitting around studies, other work commitments, or personal schedules.

Pay:

£90‑£110 per day (pro rata for part‑time work, depending on experience)

Location:

Schools across York

Safeguarding:

All roles require an Enhanced DBS check. If you don't have one yet, we can support you in obtaining it.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology (or a related field)
• Strong communication, empathy, and relationship‑building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Patience, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop your practical experience

If you’re ready to kick‑start your career in a flexible, rewarding role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your journey supporting young people across York!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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