Psychology Graduate - Slough

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Slough is seeking a Psychology graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs in a mixed setting.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm, with an ASAP or September 2026 start and a day-rate of £90-£110. You will work closely with therapists and school staff to deliver personalised support.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates with an interest in SEN and mental health.
• Full-time long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role in Slough.
• ASAP or September 2026 start.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and communication challenges (including autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's, speech and language needs).
• Shadow external professionals such as educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and speech and language therapists.
• Contribute to a personalised approach and engaging curriculum alongside the school team.

Skills

Psychology graduates

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduates Required!)

Slough - Primary and Secondary SEMH School

ASAP Start

An 'outstanding' co-educational Special School in Slough currently recruiting for Specialist TA's to join them. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 16 years with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school specialises in not only providing integrated education, but therapeutic support for every child with a significant focus on wellbeing. The school are looking for ambitious and passionate teaching assistants with Psychology or relevant backgrounds to join them on a full-time long-term basis. The start date is ASAP.

Psychology Graduates

SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH, Autism, ADHD, Complex Learning Needs

ASAP or September 2026 Start

Slough

£90-£110 per day

Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm

Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN School are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants and Psychology Graduates to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions, Asperger's Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

The school work in partnership with external professionals including educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and speech and language therapists and the SEN teaching assistant will have the opportunity to work alongside them and shadow their work. The breadth of the curriculum, the extra-curricular activities, therapies, and the personalised approach, are supported by their highly specialist site. The school pride themselves on matching their provision to each individual child's needs and it's evident by the parent and pupil feedback how fantastic the provision really is.

The school are looking for teaching assistants who are passionate and resilient to help bolster their dedicated team.

Psychology Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy