Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking psychology graduates for a teaching assistant role in Gloucester. This position involves supporting children with additional learning or emotional needs in a nurturing environment. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a passion for children's wellbeing. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with a starting pay of £89 per day, potentially leading to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Experience with children or young people is highly desirable.
• Up-to-date DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of pupils with additional needs.
• Adapt learning activities to suit each child’s strengths.
• Encourage social skills and independence.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Skills

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Analytical and observational skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Patience and resilience

Job description

Location: Gloucester, GL1. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Roles: Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available. Pay: £89 per day (depending on experience and qualifications). Contract: Initially temporary, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Axcis Education invites psychology graduates to apply for a teaching assistant role at a primary school in Gloucester. The school offers exceptional learning spaces, including a Forest School and a specialised SEND Resource Base, where children thrive.

Why psychology graduates make fantastic SEN teaching assistants

• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand and respond to students’ individual needs.
• Analytical and observational skills to identify learning barriers and support behaviour positively.
• A calm, reflective approach to help create a nurturing, structured environment where every child can succeed.

About the role

• Support individual and small groups of pupils with additional learning or emotional needs.
• Adapt learning activities to suit each child’s strengths and needs.
• Encourage social skills, confidence and independence.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Patience, resilience and a proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with children or young people (volunteering, tutoring, mentoring or paid work) is highly desirable.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other criteria.

Applicants must have an up‑to‑date DBS and may be required to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in line with Department for Education guidelines. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please contact Mia Green at 0117 472 2400 ext 2013 to discuss this opportunity.