Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant in Birmingham, West Midlands

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

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to put your knowledge into practice and support young people in education?

Do you have a passion for helping children and teenagers with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential?

We’re working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Birmingham, seeking a motivated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant. This full-time, long-term role is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate keen to gain valuable experience before progressing to a PGCE, Educational Psychology, or other postgraduate pathways.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Why Join Us?

• Earn up to £550 per week
• Start September 2025
• Gain practical experience supporting pupils with SEN across different age groups
• Learn from experienced SENCOs, teachers, and pastoral staff
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive school community
• Excellent stepping stone to PGCE, Educational Psychology, SALT, or SEN-focused careers
• Full-time, Monday to Friday role
• Join a school that values and celebrates every student’s individuality

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Your Role:

• Support pupils across different key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4)
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions (academic, emotional, social)
• Work with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Assist in creating engaging, inclusive lessons and support in-class learning
• Encourage resilience, positive behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Use therapeutic and play/engagement-based strategies to inspire progress

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

• A 2:1 degree (or higher) in Psychology or a related subject
• Interest in child and adolescent development, SEN, and inclusive education
• Previous experience working with children/young people (schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, SEN)
• Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills
• A proactive, energetic approach and genuine desire to make a difference
• Long-term career ambitions in teaching, educational psychology, or mental health support

Ready to Get Started?

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, 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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