Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Friend referral bonus

Specialist mentoring

Free specialised training (e.g., Team-

Job summary

Five Education in Gloucestershire seeks caring Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants supporting children and young people with SEND in a specialist setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, help develop communication and emotional regulation, and assist teachers in adapting lessons to diverse learning needs. DBS checks and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with pupils.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils achieve their targets.
• Encourage development of communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt lessons and activities to meet a range of learning needs.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to keep them engaged and included throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Five Education are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with additional educational needs while developing skills relevant to future careers.

The school caters for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students engage with learning, develop their independence, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, or teaching, and who want meaningful experience within a specialist education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils achieve their individual learning and EHCP targets.
• Encourage the development of communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt lessons and activities to meet a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel secure, motivated, and included throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with pupils.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Essential requirements

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.