Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Chelmsford is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join as a Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs and maintaining a structured learning environment. Ideal for those aspiring to be educational psychologists or therapists. Applicants must possess a degree in Psychology and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject is essential.
• Interest in child development, mental health, or educational psychology is required.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support for students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Help track student progress and contribute to learning plans.

Skills

Support for students with SEN

Emotional regulation support

Lesson assistance

Calm and empathetic approach

Education

Degree in Psychology or closely related subject

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Psychology Graduate – Teaching Assistant
Location: Chelmsford
Pay Rate: £90–£140 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Turn Theory into Impact as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Chelmsford

Are you a psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people? GSL Education are seeking Psychology Graduates to join schools in Chelmsford as a Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, or teachers looking to gain first-hand school-based experience.

What the Role Involves:
• Providing one-to-one and group support for students with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining a structured learning environment
• Using your psychological insight to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Helping track student progress and contribute to learning plans
• Working closely with SENCOs and pastoral teams to tailor interventions

You’ll Need:
• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Interest in child development, mental health, or educational psychology
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the Psychology Graduate – Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.