Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£22,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CH1 1AB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – SEN

Chester | £22,000 – £24,600 | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before pursuing Educational Psychology?

Do you want hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism and additional learning needs?

Could working alongside experienced SEN and therapeutic professionals be the first step towards your future career?

KPI Education is looking for passionate

Psychology graduates to join a specialist SEN school in

Chester as a

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants more than a generic Teaching Assistant position. You will gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with

autism and additional learning needs, developing your understanding of behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and individualised learning.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Key Benefits

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£22,000 – £24,600 salary

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Immediate start

•

Full-time position

• Fantastic experience for aspiring

Educational Psychologists

• Excellent pathway towards

SEN Teaching, Clinical Psychology, SALT or Occupational Therapy

• Work within a specialist

SEN and autism setting

• Gain practical

1:1 and small-group intervention experience

• Develop knowledge of

behaviour, communication and emotional regulation

• Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals

• Build highly relevant experience for future

postgraduate study and professional training

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both individually and within small groups, helping them access learning and develop greater confidence and independence.

You will build positive relationships with pupils and learn how different approaches can support communication, behaviour and engagement.

You could be supporting targeted interventions, adapting learning activities, encouraging positive behaviour and working closely with teachers and specialist professionals to ensure each young person receives personalised support.

Who are we looking for?

This opportunity is particularly suited to graduates with a

2:1 or above in Psychology, although applications from graduates in closely related disciplines will also be considered.

You don't necessarily need previous school experience.

We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate

empathy, patience, resilience and a genuine passion for SEN.

Perhaps your ambition is to become an

Educational Psychologist, but you need relevant experience before progressing further. You might be considering SEN teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or another child-focused profession.

Whatever your eventual destination, this is an opportunity to turn the theory from your degree into

genuine practical experience.

Start building your Psychology career now

If you're a Psychology graduate who wants to make a difference while developing the experience needed for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to KPI Education for immediate consideration.

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