Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for a role in Bristol. This position involves supporting students in an inclusive school environment and gaining valuable insights for a future career in education or psychology. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Psychology and a strong interest in working with young people.

Benefits

Control over working diary

Support for professional development

Regular weekly pay

Easy online admin

Safe working practices

Personalised consultant support

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or final-year students in Psychology are encouraged.
• Genuine interest in working with young people is essential.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11–16 across various subjects with a focus on emotional and learning needs.
• Work in small groups or 1:1 to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement engagement strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team in an outstanding school in central Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with students, support learning, and gain practical experience ideal for a future career in education, teaching, or educational psychology.

As a Psychology Graduate TA, you will:

• Support students aged 11–16 across a range of subjects, with a focus on emotional, behavioural, or learning needs
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access the curriculum
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement strategies for engagement and progress
• Contribute to creating a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment
• Gain insight into child and adolescent development, special educational needs (SEN), and classroom strategies

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A degree in Psychology (or final-year students graduating this summer)
• A genuine interest in working with young people in an educational setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, resilience, and a positive, flexible attitude
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel:

• Control your own working diary – we can find you work at daily supply, long-term and permanent jobs in primary, secondary and special needs schools right across the country.
• Support for your professional development– through our CPD Academy teaching Personnel gives you access to a vast range of career-enhancing Continuing Professional Development and training opportunities.
• Regular weekly pay– You will receive weekly pay with rates based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability. Our payroll team works hard to ensure your pay is accurate and any queries are dealt with speedily.
• Easy online admin– Our my TP Platform provides a range of digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe working practices– We work hard toensure your reputation is protected and you are kept safe at work
• Personalised Specialised Consultant – You will be provided with a specific consultant who will be support you with all your admin / personal issues with your next position.

If you’re interested in the above, have any questions and / or would like to know about the opportunities we have, apply with your CV and someone will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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