Psychology Graduate Role

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join their team as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. This role is designed for graduates eager to gain practical classroom experience while supporting children with diverse learning needs. Key responsibilities include assisting teachers, implementing educational activities, and managing positive behaviour. Candidates should possess strong empathy, patience, and communication skills. Flexible work arrangements allow for tailored scheduling to fit your needs.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)

Flexible work that fits your availability

Opportunity to secure long-term placements

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Optional pension scheme

Supportive and friendly team

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates passionate about education and child development.
• Previous experience working with children or in education is an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering tailored support to SEN pupils.
• Help implement educational activities and support individual learning plans.
• Provide one-to-one or small group assistance to children with additional needs.
• Support positive behaviour management and promote inclusion in the classroom.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Role

Pay: £90 - £100 per day

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands on practical classroom experience? Join us at Term Time Teachers as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, supporting children with diverse learning needs and helping them thrive in their educational journey. This role provides excellent experience for your career journey, working only on days that suit you!

What You'll Do

• Assist teachers in delivering tailored support to SEN pupils
• Help implement educational activities and support individual learning plans
• Provide one-to-one or small group assistance to children with additional needs
• Support positive behaviour management and promote inclusion in the classroom

What We're Looking For

• Psychology graduates passionate about education and child development
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
• Previous experience working with children or in education is an advantage but not essential
• A commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing

Requirements

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

Why Work with Term Time Teachers

• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Flexible work that fits your availability
• Opportunity to secure long-term placements
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - £125 for Qualified Teachers, £75 for Nursery Staff/Teaching Assistants
• Optional pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly team

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)