Pyschology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a fantastically supportive SEMH school in Lewisham. The role involves building meaningful relationships with students, helping them navigate their challenges while applying your psychology background in practical scenarios. You will work closely with teachers and specialists to implement effective support strategies, contributing to a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and understood.

Benefits

FREE Thrive training

Access to CPD Academy

Weekly PAYE pay

Supportive local consultant

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience in education.
• Experience working with young people (in schools, clubs, or mentoring).
• Patient and calm temperament, understanding that trust takes time.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Using understanding of psychology to support emotional regulation.
• Creating a safe and positive environment for students.

Skills

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Building relationships

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Looking to put your psychology degree to good use? Here’s your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need support, structure, and someone who genuinely understands them.

We’re working with a fantastic SEND/SEMH school in Lewisham that’s looking for psychology graduates who want to build meaningful relationships and develop real-world experience supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them build confidence, routine, and resilience.
• Using your understanding of psychology to support behaviour, emotional regulation, and positive engagement in the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver personalised strategies that work for each individual.
• Helping to create a safe, stable, and positive environment where students feel seen and supported.

About You:

• A recent psychology graduate looking for hands-on experience in education, mental health, or youth support.
• Calm, consistent, and patient—you understand that trust takes time.
• Interested in behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, or progressing into roles like educational psychology, counselling, or teaching.
• Experience working with young people (in schools, youth clubs, sports coaching, mentoring, or voluntary roles) is a big plus.

What’s On Offer:

• Long-term, full-time role in a welcoming and supportive SEMH school.
• FREE Thrive training to build your emotional wellbeing toolkit.
• Access to Protocol Education’s CPD Academy—perfect if you’re considering a future in psychology, education, or social care.
• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions.
• Supportive local consultant who knows the schools and is always on hand.

Why This Role Matters:

In SEMH schools, relationships come first. You’ll be part of the steady, trusted team that helps pupils feel safe enough to learn, express themselves, and believe in their own progress—whether that’s mastering a maths topic or simply getting through the day.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or drop us a message to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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