Graduate Psychologist – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wembley
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Graduate Psychologist to join a supportive school environment as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate who is passionate about child development, mental health and supporting young people with additional needs, and who is considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology or a related field.
The Role:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
Help implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and confidence building.
Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.The Ideal Candidate:
A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject.
A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
An interest in SEN, child development and educational psychology.
Patient, empathetic and confident in building positive relationships.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience working with children or within an SEN setting would be advantageous but is not essential.Why Apply?
This is a fantastic stepping stone for a Psychology graduate looking to develop practical experience within education, gain an understanding of different learning needs and build valuable experience before pursuing further study or a career within psychology.
If you are a Psychology graduate who is keen to make a genuine difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you
