Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Walsall is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to offer 1:1 support to a Year 9 student with autism. This full-time role involves assisting the student in developing communication, social skills, and independence, following a structured support plan. You will join a collaborative staff team that provides excellent training, making it a great opportunity for those aspiring to a career in education or mental health.

Benefits

Regular training and guidance

Collaborative staff environment

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology with a strong interest in child development.
• Experience with young people or additional needs is advantageous.
• Ability to support and form relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 9 student with autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Help manage challenges in a mainstream classroom.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt tasks.

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Supportive relationship building

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a psychology graduate looking to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting supporting a student with autism?

*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81–£102 per day
*** Location: Walsall
*** 1:1 support to a student in Year 9 who has autism

The Role
This is a full-time role supporting a Year 9 student with autism on a 1:1 basis. You’ll help them manage day-to-day challenges in a mainstream classroom, develop communication and social interaction skills, and build their confidence and independence. You’ll follow a structured support plan created by the SENCO and work closely with teaching staff to adapt tasks and manage transitions.

The Candidate
You're a psychology graduate with a strong interest in child development, SEN, or educational psychology. You’ll need to be patient, calm and emotionally resilient, with the ability to form a supportive and consistent relationship with the student. Any experience working with young people or supporting individuals with additional needs will support your application.

The School
This secondary school in Walsall has a well-established SEN department and a reputation for inclusion. Staff are collaborative, and graduates are well supported with regular training and guidance. It’s an excellent environment for gaining experience relevant to a future in mental health, teaching, or therapy.

If you’re serious about a career supporting young people with additional needs—apply now.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.