Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking psychology graduates to support children with autism in specialist settings across Earls Court and West London. You'll deliver ABA and Verbal Behaviour programs, working one-to-one and in small groups under supervision, and help with communication and daily living skills.

You don't need classroom experience, just a psychology degree, energy and patience. The role offers Monday–Friday hours during term-time with a DBS check and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology (Behavioural Science, Child Development or Education also considered).
• Energy, warmth and patience with children.
• Proactive, takes initiative and gets involved.
• Experience with children, paid or voluntary, is a bonus but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Teach children with autism one to one and in small groups using ABA techniques.
• Deliver programmes designed by experienced supervisors at the table and through play.
• Record each child's responses and progress and update logs.
• Support communication, independence and emotional regulation with dignity.
• Assist with personal care and life skills activities when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Initiative

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Behavioural Science/Child Development/Education considered

Job description

Calling all Psychology Graduates

We're looking for SEN Teaching Assistants and ABA Tutors to support children with autism (ASD) in specialist schools in Earls Court and West London. Your degree taught you how behaviour works. Now see it in action, every single day. These schools use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behaviour, and they'll train you from day one. No classroom experience needed, just your psychology background and real enthusiasm for working with children.

Why Psychology Graduates love this role

• You'll use what you studied, such as reinforcement, prompting and data collection, in a real ABA setting
• You'll build the hands on experience that assistant psychologist roles, clinical psychology doctorates and BCBA training all look for
• You'll see children make real progress because of the work you put in

What you'll do

• Teach children with autism one to one and in small groups, using ABA and Verbal Behaviour
• Deliver programmes designed by experienced supervisors, at the table and through play
• Record each child's responses and progress
• Support communication, independence and emotional regulation, including children whose behaviour can challenge
• Help with personal care and life skills programmes, always with dignity

What we're looking for

• A degree in Psychology (Behavioural Science, Child Development or Education also considered)
• Energy, warmth and patience with children
• Someone who uses their initiative and gets stuck in
• Experience with children, paid or voluntary, is a bonus but not essential
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one (we'll help)
• The right to work in the UK

What you'll get

• £95 to £110 per day.
• Full ABA training in specialist schools
• Monday to Friday, school hours, with school holidays off
• Long term placements, with the option to go permanent
• Easy to reach on the District and Piccadilly lines
• A dedicated consultant who works only in SEN and meets every candidate in person

Principal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and right to work checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds