Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A warm and inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to students with Special Educational Needs. The full-time role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing educational environment, with opportunities for potential permanent placement starting in September.

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate.
• Genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEN.
• Experience in education, care, youth work is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies.
• Support students' social and emotional development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Relationship Building

Education

Psychology degree (2:1 or higher preferred)

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £550 per week
Start Date: ASAP (potential to become permanent from September)

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you exploring a future career in educational psychology, child therapy, or mental health services?

A warm and inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time, term-time role offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate to gain meaningful, practical experience in a supportive educational setting.

The position is available for an immediate start, with the potential to become a permanent role from September.

Role Overview:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay: Up to £550 per week

Contract: Until the end of the academic year (with potential to go permanent)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and emotional regulation needs

Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies and behaviour plans

Work alongside educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other external specialists

Support students’ social and emotional development in a nurturing, structured environment

Gain valuable, practical experience aligned with future training or postgraduate study in psychology, SEN, or therapy

Candidate Requirements:

A recent Psychology graduate (2:1 or higher preferred)

Genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEN and their wider development

Patient, empathetic, and confident in building positive relationships

Experience in education, care, youth work, or similar roles is desirable but not essential

About the School:

This inclusive Stoke-on-Trent primary school is known for its supportive staff culture and strong commitment to SEN provision. With close links to therapeutic and mental health services, the school provides an enriching environment for both students and aspiring professionals looking to enter child-focused careers.

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If you're a Psychology graduate ready to make a real difference and build experience in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

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