Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group learning support, helping pupils build academic progress, confidence and engagement.

This role offers valuable education and training experience for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or SEN support. Salary will be in line with the school's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Genuine interest in working within schools.

Responsibilities

• Working as a Learning Support Assistant with pupils across the school.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support.
• Supporting pupils with their academic progress, confidence and engagement.
• Using your Psychology background to understand individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Developing practical experience within education and training.
• Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Psychology

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barking and Dagenham

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting young people in education? We are seeking a motivated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Barking and Dagenham.

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work as a Learning Support Assistant, providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who may benefit from additional academic, emotional and behavioural guidance. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge within a school setting while gaining valuable experience in education and training.

The Role - Barking & Dagenham

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Working as a Learning Support Assistant with pupils across the school.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support.
• Supporting pupils with their academic progress, confidence and engagement.
• Using your Psychology background to understand individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Developing practical experience within education and training.
• Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

About You - Barking and Dagenham

We are looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, patient and passionate about helping young people succeed. A Psychology degree is desirable, alongside excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working within schools.

This role offers valuable education and training experience and could be particularly suited to graduates considering careers in educational psychology, teaching, counselling, SEN support or other child-focused professions.

If you are a Psychology graduate ready to take your first step into a career supporting young people, this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in/around Barking and Dagenham could be an excellent next move.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.