Psychology Graduate Education Opportunities

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for recent Psychology graduates to gain valuable experience as Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors. This role supports students with diverse learning needs in a specialist school environment, making a meaningful impact on their educational journey. With flexible hours and both full-time and part-time options, this position is perfect for those looking to start their careers in youth justice or education. Join a team dedicated to fostering confidence and social skills in children with SEMH and Autism, and help shape their future success.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Psychology is desirable.
• Experience working with vulnerable children is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and supervision for children’s behaviour during the school day.
• Helping children understand and participate in class activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

A Levels in English and Maths

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant – LSA – Mentor

Are you a recent Psychology graduate interested in working with students who have diverse learning and behavioural needs?

This opportunity can help you start your career by providing paid work experience in a school setting, supporting children with additional learning needs.

The opportunity:

This role is ideal for aspiring youth justice workers, prison liaison officers, or behaviour mentors. It offers first-hand experience in a specialist school environment, working with students with SEMH needs, Autism, and complex needs that may require personal care support. The schools will match your skills, interests, and career goals.

Summary:

• Graduate Learner Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker
• £75 to £90 daily rate (5-day week, 8:30am to 4:00pm)
• Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision (SEMH, ASC, challenging behaviour)
• Full-time and part-time roles, flexible hours, short and long-term contracts
• Start as soon as you graduate or in April/September 2023

What is involved:

• Providing assistance and supervision for children’s behaviour during the school day
• Helping children understand and participate in class activities
• Assisting with note-taking, literacy, and numeracy support
• Working with individual learners or small groups
• Encouraging social skills development and supporting individual needs
• Building confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training
• Maintaining progress records
• Supporting safeguarding regulations

What is required:

• An undergraduate degree in Psychology is desirable
• Experience working with vulnerable children is highly desirable
• Good education levels in English and Maths – A Levels preferred
• A cooperative working style and problem-solving approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, caring attitude
• Flexibility in working patterns