Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Pertemps; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in central Wolverhampton seeks a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2025-2026. This role involves supporting a child with autism, helping with transitions and classroom engagement, while collaborating with experienced staff. It's an excellent chance to gain practical experience in special educational needs (SEN) while preparing for a career in psychology or education.

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology with interest in neurodiversity.
• Desirable experience with autism from work or volunteering.
• Strong communication skills and resilience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a primary-aged child with autism.
• Help manage transitions and assist with emotional regulation.
• Contribute to the child's learning by implementing strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Want to apply your psychology degree in a real-world education setting?

*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81 – £101 per day
*** School location: Central Wolverhampton
*** 1:1 support to a child with autism

The Role
In this role, you’ll provide consistent 1:1 support to a primary-aged child with autism. You’ll help manage transitions, support classroom engagement, and assist with emotional regulation. Working alongside the SENCO and teaching staff, you'll contribute to the child’s learning and development by implementing structured routines and personalised strategies.

The Candidate
You're a psychology graduate with a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine interest in neurodiversity and child development. Previous experience with autism—whether through work, volunteering or family—is desirable. You’ll need strong communication skills and the resilience to handle challenges in a professional and supportive way.

The School
Located in central Wolverhampton, this inclusive primary school has a well-established SEN provision and a supportive team. Graduates are given structure, mentoring and opportunities to observe and learn from experienced professionals, making it a strong foundation for careers in psychology, education or mental health.

This is a great opportunity to gain practical SEN experience before progressing onto further study or training. Apply now.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.