Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a Southwark educational setting. The role focuses on helping learners develop confidence, communication and emotional regulation while gaining practical experience in psychology-related education.

The position offers 1:1 and small-group support, opportunities to work with teachers and support staff, and potential progression from temporary to permanent.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates passionate about working with children and young people.
• Interest in Clinical or Educational Psychology.
• Patient, empathetic and enthusiastic.
• Previous education experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Assist with learning and classroom activities.
• Work alongside teachers and specialist support staff.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Southwark

£100-£117 per day | Weekly Pay | Temp to Perm

Are you a Psychology graduate interested in gaining practical experience working with children and young people?

We are currently working with a specialist educational setting in Southwark that is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.

This Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Southwark is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, SEN or mental health.

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop their confidence, communication, emotional regulation and engagement with learning. You’ll gain valuable experience understanding how individual needs can impact behaviour, learning and development within a specialist setting.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Support emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Assist with learning and classroom activities
• Assist with learning and classroom activities
• Work alongside teachers and specialist support staff
• Work alongside teachers and specialist support staff
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning

Who We're Looking For

• Psychology graduates passionate about working with children and young people
• Psychology graduates passionate about working with children and young people
• Graduates with an interest in Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Graduates with an interest in Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Individuals who are patient, empathetic and enthusiastic
• Individuals who are patient, empathetic and enthusiastic
• Previous education experience is desirable but not essential
• Previous education experience is desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical experience while working towards a future career in psychology, education or SEN.

£100-£117 per day, paid weekly, with the opportunity to move into a temp-to-perm position.