Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – SEN Focus – Up to £550 per week

Location: Warwickshire
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025

Are you a psychology graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Do you want to gain hands-on, school-based experience before pursuing a career in educational psychology, mental health, or SEN teaching?

Would you thrive in a fulfilling role helping pupils overcome barriers to learning?

We are partnering with an inclusive and supportive school in Warwickshire to recruit a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant focused on children with special educational needs (SEN). This is a full-time, long-term role ideal for a graduate eager to make a difference while developing knowledge of behaviour, learning, and emotional support within education.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Why You Should Apply:

• Earn up to £550 per week
• Start date: immediate or September 2025
• Full-time Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant role with expert SEN training and daily support
• Work with pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language difficulties
• Gain experience ideal for careers in educational psychology, child mental health, or SEN teaching
• Monday to Friday position – great for work-life balance
• Join a trauma-informed school culture focused on inclusion and wellbeing

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

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs
• Assist SENCO and class teachers with targeted interventions
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help build emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence
• Track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews
• Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and support staff
• Promote a calm, consistent, nurturing classroom environment
• Engage in training and reflective practice to grow professionally

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

• 2:1 degree or above in Psychology or related field
• Genuine interest in SEN, child development, and mental health
• Experience with young people (volunteering or work) is a plus but not essential
• Emotional intelligence, patience, and a calm, proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Long-term commitment to education, psychology, or therapeutic work

If you’re a psychology graduate eager to gain valuable experience and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to CaseyF@kpir.co.uk to apply for the Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – SEN Focus role in Warwickshire.

Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – SEN Focus – Up to £550 per week

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