Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Slough. Job in Slough Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Slough for a September start. You will support children with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs in a welcoming school environment. This hands-on position is ideal for graduates pursuing a career in educational or clinical psychology. The role offers competitive daily rates of £90-95 and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Psychology, keen on child development and mental health.
• Experience working with children or in educational settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' emotional and behavioral needs.
• Assist teachers in lessons and help students engage.
• Work 1:1 with pupils or in groups to support learning.
• Observe and report on pupil progress.
• Work with SEN and pastoral teams for tailored support.

Skills

Child development understanding

Emotional support skills

Behavior management skills

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant - Slough - September Start

Are you a Psychology graduate with a keen interest in child development, mental health, or educational psychology?

A welcoming and supportive school in Slough is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical experience working with children and young people with additional needs - ideal for those considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, or child and adolescent mental health.

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students who require additional emotional, behavioural, or academic support. You will play a key role in helping to create a safe and positive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural needs in and out of the classroom
• Assisting teachers in delivering lesson content and helping students engage with learning
• Working 1:1 with pupils or in small groups to support learning and social development
• Observing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress to support interventions
• Collaborating with SEN and pastoral teams to implement tailored support strategies

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience that will support your understanding of psychological theory in a real-world educational setting.

Role details:

• Position: Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant
• Location: Slough
• Start Date: September
• Salary: 90 - 95 per day
• Hours: Full time, 8:30am - 4:00pm

If you're a Psychology graduate interested in this Teaching Assistant position in Slough, please contact Ryan Pike at Academics Ltd on (phone number removed) or apply directly to this advert.