Psychology Graduate TA

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Safeguarding training

Behaviour-management training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Primary and SEN schools across Sandwell from September 2026. You'll work closely with pupils who require additional support, including children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and behavioural needs.

Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30am-3:30pm Start: September 2026 Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas Contract: Temporary, ongoing Pay: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience and

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates with a genuine desire to support children.
• Willingness to work with pupils needing SEN support.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one (Update Service preferred).

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Support pupils' learning, behaviour and emotional development.
• Help children engage successfully in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships and act as a mentor to learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patient and resilient

Education

Psychology BA/BSc Hons

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Teaching, SEND or Child Psychology? Prospero Teaching is recruiting Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Primary and SEN schools across Sandwell from September 2026. You'll work closely with pupils who require additional support, including children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and behavioural needs.

The Role

• 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Supporting pupils' learning, behaviour and emotional development
• Helping children engage successfully in the classroom
• Building positive relationships and acting as a mentor
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals

We're Looking For

• Psychology BA/BSc Hons graduate
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient and enthusiastic
• Previous experience working with children or SEN is desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30am3:30pm Start: September 2026 Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas Contract: Temporary, ongoing Pay: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience and assignment

• You'll also have access to free accredited CPD, safeguarding and behaviour-management training through Prospero Teaching.

This is an ideal opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, a PGCE or another career working with children and young people.