Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Opogo Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in a supportive school environment. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience for Psychology graduates looking to explore careers in Educational Psychology or related fields. You will support students with special educational needs, providing tailored interventions and collaborating with teachers to create a positive learning atmosphere. With excellent training and development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to reshaping education and supporting both educators and students alike.

Benefits

Easy-to-use mobile app

Higher pay rates

One-click timesheets

Smart job matching

Access to free CPD-certified courses

Qualifications

• A patient and understanding approach to working with students.
• Interest in supporting students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the learning and development of students in the classroom.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group interventions as required.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with students with special educational needs?

Are you considering a future career as an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or within Clinical Psychology?

If so, this opportunity could be ideal for you. We are working with a highly supportive and inclusive school in Greenwich that provides excellent training and guidance for staff.

The Role

Opogo Education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students in a school setting. This position offers hands-on experience in education and insight into careers related to psychology and special needs support.

Requirements

• A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach to working with students.
• A keen interest in supporting students with SEND.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a school environment.
• A valid DBS check registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
• Previous experience working with children or adults with SEND is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the learning and development of students in the classroom.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group interventions as required.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Upholding school policies, including behaviour management procedures.

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.