Psychology Graduate To Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education in Coventry is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools with pupils aged 2–19 who have SEND. This flexible supply role offers regular opportunities to move into long-term or permanent placements while you study or pursue other commitments.

With a focus on learners with Autism, SLD, PMLD and mental health needs, you will help pupils engage with lessons, develop independence, and build essential life skills for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or current study in Psychology
• Interest in education and SEND environments
• Ability to work with diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Assist with lesson engagement and independence
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Use positive behaviour strategies to manage challenges
• Encourage communication and social development
• Help pupils develop life skills for adulthood
• Assist with personal care where required
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Build positive relationships with learners

Skills

Psychology degree

Care for young people

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Coventry | Flexible Supply Work | November 2026 Start

Studying Psychology and interested in a career supporting young people?

If you're a Psychology graduate or currently studying Psychology at university and want to gain practical experience working with young people, SEND and education, this could be an excellent first step towards a rewarding career.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist primary and secondary schools across Coventry from November 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, giving you the flexibility to work around your studies or other commitments, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

The Role

You'll support young people aged 2–19 with a range of additional and complex needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Complex communication and learning needs
• Complex physical and sensory needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Helping students engage with lessons and develop their independence
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and wellbeing
• Using positive behaviour strategies to help young people manage challenges
• Encouraging communication and social development
• Supporting students to develop life skills and prepare for adulthood
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

• Psychology graduates looking to begin a career in education
• Current Psychology students looking for valuable school-based experience
• Graduates considering careers in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, youth work or mental health
• Candidates with previous experience working with children or young people
• Individuals with experience in care, support work, youth work or similar roles

Previous experience working in a school isn't essential. We are looking for people who are patient, compassionate, reliable and genuinely interested in supporting young people to overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Your Psychology studies can provide a fantastic foundation for SEN work, particularly your understanding of behaviour, adolescent development, mental health, communication, emotional wellbeing and individual differences.

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Gain valuable hands‑on experience working with young people with SEND
• Put your Psychology knowledge into practice in a real educational setting
• Build relevant experience for future careers in education, teaching or educational psychology
• Flexible work to fit around your studies or other commitments
• Experience across a variety of specialist secondary schools
• Opportunities to secure long‑term and permanent positions
• Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• FREE training and CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities
• A route into a rewarding career in education