PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Step Into Teaching Limited; Cromer; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited seeks a Psychology graduate to join a Cromer, Norfolk school as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with additional needs, helping learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing while gaining hands-on experience in an educational setting.

You'll work full-time, term-time only, with 1:1 and small-group support, collaborating with teachers and support staff to promote student development and independence.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Patient, calm and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support learning, communication and confidence.
• Develop positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Help pupils access personalised learning and classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers and the school's support team.
• Encourage independence and help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Great communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Calm and supportive

Relationship building

Career in education/psychology

Education

Degree in Psychology or related

Job description

PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - CROMER, NORFOLK

Location: Cromer, Norfolk
Salary: £500-£530 per week, term-time only
Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full academic year

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with children and young people before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, counselling or teacher training?

Step Into Teaching is working with a school in Cromer, Norfolk, looking for a motivated and compassionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your Psychology degree into a real school environment, gaining valuable experience supporting children's learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and development.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and confidence
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
• Helping pupils access personalised learning and classroom activities
• Working closely with teachers and other members of the school's support team
• Encouraging independence and helping pupils reach their potential

Why this role is ideal for Psychology graduates

The experience you gain in this role can be particularly valuable if you're considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, teaching or wider SEND support.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working with children and young people, observing how their individual needs affect learning and behaviour, and understanding how schools put support in place to help pupils succeed.

You don't need extensive classroom experience - we're looking for graduates who are patient, approachable, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, calm and supportive approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A desire to develop a career in education, psychology or SEND

Enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks will be required before starting.

If you're a Psychology graduate based in Cromer, North Norfolk or the surrounding areas, this could be a fantastic first step towards your future career.