Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton to support pupils with additional needs in a primary school setting. You will provide targeted SEN support, run short interventions, and use visual supports to help pupils access learning.

You hold a psychology degree (2:2 or above) and can follow support plans with a patient, empathetic approach. DBS held or willingness to obtain; immediate start through July 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology (2:2 or above).
• Enhanced DBS held or willing to obtain.
• Interest in SEN, child development and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted SEN support alongside SENCO and teachers.
• Run short, purposeful interventions and 1:1 assistance.
• Use visual supports and clear routines to aid learning.
• Keep notes on impact and share next steps with staff and parents.
• Build trust quickly with pupils and families.

Skills

Clear communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Psychology degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you want meaningful, school-based experience before teacher training or an Educational Psychology route? Could you provide calm, consistent support that helps pupils with SEN access learning and thrive?

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Immediate start until July 2027

£81 - £101 per day

'Outstanding' primary school, Wolverhampton

Support and guidance to pupils with SEN requirements

The Role:

Work alongside the SENCO and class teachers to deliver targeted support for pupils with additional needs. You'll run short, purposeful interventions, provide 1:1 assistance, use visual supports and clear routines, and help pupils regulate and re-engage with learning. You'll keep concise notes on impact and share next steps with staff and parents.

The Candidate:

You hold a psychology (or related) degree, communicate clearly, and bring a patient, empathetic approach. You can follow support plans, maintain firm but fair boundaries, and build trust quickly with pupils and families.

Requirements

• Degree - A 2:2 or above in psychology subject.
• Communication - Strong verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS - Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children - Genuine interest in SEN, child development and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience working with children - Any relevant experience (SEN support, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This 'Outstanding' primary in the Wolverhampton has a strong inclusion culture and well-established SEN provision. You'll join a supportive team with clear routines, shared resources and practical coaching to help you make impact quickly.