Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Job summary

An educational support organization in Birmingham is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. This full-time, long-term position involves working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, assisting in behavior strategies and providing tailored support. Ideal candidates are recent psychology graduates passionate about education and youth work. Competitive daily rates are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to long-term roles

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate or related subject.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Ideally some experience working in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students with higher levels of need.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Assist with behavior strategies and deliver interventions.
• Work closely with teachers and external professionals.
• Contribute to a calm and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Supporting young people with additional needs

Experience working with children or teens

Calm and confident demeanor

Education

Psychology degree or related subject

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Perry Barr (B42)
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £95-£105
Full-Time | Long-Term (Full Academic Year)

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in education? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Perry Barr is offering a fantastic opportunity to support students across Key Stage 3 as a Teaching Assistant this September.

This role is ideal for aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists, future SEN Teachers, or anyone passionate about working with young people and learning more about additional needs in a school setting.

The Role:
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Supporting students with higher levels of need across Key Stages 3 and 4 - including those with Autism, social communication differences, ADHD, and SEMH challenges


Supporting students with higher levels of need across Key Stages 3 and 4 - including those with Autism, social communication differences, ADHD, and SEMH challenges
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Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to students' individual EHCP targets


Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to students' individual EHCP targets
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Assisting with behaviour strategies and delivering targeted interventions that build confidence, resilience, and engagement


Assisting with behaviour strategies and delivering targeted interventions that build confidence, resilience, and engagement
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support academic and emotional development


Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support academic and emotional development
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Helping with daily routines, progress monitoring, and contributing to a calm, inclusive classroom environment


Helping with daily routines, progress monitoring, and contributing to a calm, inclusive classroom environment

About You:
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A recent Psychology graduate (or related subject such as Education or Youth Work)


A recent Psychology graduate (or related subject such as Education or Youth Work)
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Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs


Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
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Ideally some experience working with children or teens - whether in schools, youth settings, mentoring, or similar


Ideally some experience working with children or teens - whether in schools, youth settings, mentoring, or similar
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Calm, confident, and emotionally resilient with a proactive, positive approach


Calm, confident, and emotionally resilient with a proactive, positive approach
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Looking for a full academic year placement to build meaningful experience


Looking for a full academic year placement to build meaningful experience

Why Join Long Term Futures?
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Access to long-term roles in supportive and inclusive schools


Access to long-term roles in supportive and inclusive schools
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Weekly pay and a smooth, reliable onboarding process


Weekly pay and a smooth, reliable onboarding process
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Work alongside experienced SEN and pastoral teams who offer real mentorship


Work alongside experienced SEN and pastoral teams who offer real mentorship
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Dedicated consultant support with interview preparation and ongoing guidance


Dedicated consultant support with interview preparation and ongoing guidance
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A valuable stepping stone toward careers in teaching, therapy, psychology, and more


A valuable stepping stone toward careers in teaching, therapy, psychology, and more

If you're ready to make a difference and build your experience in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Josh at Long Term Futures to learn more.