Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant


Company:	The Education Network
Salary:	£85 - £100
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B15 3TR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Specialist School, Birmingham

Could your future career start by making a difference? If you're a recent Psychology graduate with an interest in child development and special educational needs, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the chance to gain invaluable experience supporting pupils with complex learning needs in a specialist school, prior to pursuing a career in decurion or clinical psychology.

*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

*** £85 - £100 per day

*** September 2026 – July 2027

*** Specialist Secondary School – Birmingham

*** Supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning needs

The Role

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will help students access learning through tailored classroom support, structured intervention sessions and personalised learning activities. You'll support pupils both individually and in small groups, encouraging communication, confidence and independence while helping them overcome barriers to learning.

The Candidate

This opportunity would suit a Psychology graduate who is patient, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people with SEND. Whether your ambition is educational psychology, clinical psychology or teaching, you'll gain practical experience that will strengthen future applications and develop your understanding of specialist education.

The School

This specialist secondary school provides an exceptional learning environment where pupils receive highly personalised support. Staff work collaboratively to deliver creative learning experiences, and graduates benefit from excellent mentoring, ongoing training and access to specialist resources throughout the academic year. The school is an excellent setting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to begin their career in SEND!

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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