Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant in Birmingham, West Midlands

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Up to £550 per week
Location: Birmingham Primary School
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a Psychology graduate with a passion for child development, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive education?

Would you like to make a real difference supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a caring, community-focused school?

We’re working with a welcoming Birmingham primary school to recruit a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant. This full-time, long-term role is perfect for a Psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience before progressing into teacher training, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or other SEN-related pathways.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Why You Should Apply:

• Earn up to £550 per week (term-time only)
• Start date: September 2025
• Gain invaluable, school-based SEN experience
• Work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, and specialist professionals
• Help create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive classroom
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, Educational Psychology, SALT, or SEN specialisms
• Monday to Friday – full-time role in a nurturing school environment
• Join a team committed to every child’s personal, emotional, and academic progress

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support children across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in a classroom setting
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
• Assist pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning needs
• Create tailored resources and adapt activities to individual needs
• Encourage social skills, confidence, and resilience in learners
• Support behaviour management strategies and promote emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

• A 2:1 degree or above in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with additional needs
• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, tutoring, youth work, SEN support)
• Strong empathy, patience, and communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and committed to inclusive education
• Ambition to progress into education, psychology, or child development fields

Ready to make a difference from day one?
Send your CV and cover letter to CaseyF@kpir.co.uk to apply for this Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant role in Birmingham.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Up to £550 per week

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