Sport and Sport Psychology Graduates

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education roles is seeking Sport and Sport Psychology graduates for Teaching Assistant positions in East Kent. The role involves providing support to students with emotional and behavioural needs. Ideal candidates should have a background in sports or psychology, and both part-time and full-time hours are available. This is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in psychology, education, or youth work, offering competitive pay of £85 to £100 per day, term-time only.

Benefits

On site parking

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Sports Science, Sport Psychology or related fields.
• Experience working with children or young people is beneficial.
• Ability to promote inclusion and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation through sport-based interventions.
• Assist with classroom learning and mentor sessions.

Skills

Sport Psychology

Behaviour Management

Emotional Support

Teamwork

Job description

Sport and Sport Psychology Graduates

Are you a Sports Science, Sport Psychology or Psychology student/graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience within education, mental health or youth work?

We are currently working with both mainstream and specialist SEN schools across East Kent who are seeking enthusiastic, resilient and passionate Sport and Sport Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Support Mentors and Sports Coaches.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in sport psychology, clinical psychology, mental health, education, social work or youth justice. Both part‑time and full‑time positions are available, with flexibility around studies or placement years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH, ADHD, Autism and behavioural needs
• Support students with emotional regulation and social skills through positive, sport‑based and structured interventions
• Assist with classroom learning, physical activities and mentor sessions
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to promote inclusion and positive behaviour

Many of the pupils you will support respond extremely well to sports‑based mentoring, routine, teamwork and positive role models, making this a perfect entry role for someone from a sport or psychology background.

£85 – £100 per day, Mon‑Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply – no Visa sponsorship

On site parking included

Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd:

01227 666 555

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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate