Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Hounslow seeks a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This role involves working closely with the school's SEN and pastoral teams to help students manage behaviour and build confidence, providing a vital foundation for any future career in education or psychology.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate with a minimum 2:1 BSc from a UK university.
• Passionate about supporting mental health and education.
• Full availability from September 2025 to July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assisting with wellbeing interventions and mentoring programmes.
• Working alongside SENDCo and external professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Proactivity

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Confidence building

Education

BSc in Psychology (minimum 2:1)

Job description

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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, london (hounslow)

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Ribbons & Reeves

Location:

london (hounslow), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Behaviour & Wellbeing Focus

Location: Hounslow, West London

Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)

Pay: £444.00 per week (PAYE)

Interviews: June/July 2025

Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about supporting young people’s mental health?

A secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with the school’s SEN and pastoral teams, supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis. This includes helping pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and confidence building.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Assisting with wellbeing interventions and mentoring programmes
• Working alongside the SENDCo and external professionals
• Helping staff maintain a calm, structured learning environment

This role suits Psychology graduates interested in teaching, counselling, or clinical psychology.

• A minimum 2:1 BSc in Psychology from a UK university
• A compassionate, resilient, and proactive mindset
• An interest in behaviour, mental health, or educational psychology
• Full availability from September 2025 – July 2026

Apply now to take your first step towards a career in education or psychology as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We help graduates secure long-term and permanent roles like this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Hounslow. To see similar positions, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’ on Indeed. We look forward to supporting your application.