Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Primary school in South London
Role:  Monday-Friday, full-time
Salary: Up to £450 per week
Interviewing: Immediately for an immediate start

Have you studied Psychology and are curious about how your academic knowledge translates into supporting children with diverse needs?

Are you at a career crossroads between educational psychology, counselling, or teaching and want meaningful experience to inform your decision?

Would you welcome a role where every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and the satisfaction of seeing students flourish?

Vibrant, welcoming primary schools in South London are to appoint a committed Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their teams to start immediately and continue until the end of the academic year initially...

The Role – Graduate SEN Tutor

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll contribute directly to students' progress and happiness every day.

Whether you're supporting a child with speech and language needs, helping anxious pupils settle into school routines, or co-facilitating wellbeing workshops, your psychology background will inform everything you do.

This position offers exceptional preparation for those considering educational psychology, play therapy, child psychotherapy, or SENCO training, giving you practical understanding of assessment, intervention, and multi-agency working.

The school wants a dedicated, self-aware graduate who can balance warmth with professionalism. You should be proactive in seeking learning opportunities, comfortable with ambiguity, and driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children's needs.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time Graduate SEN Tutor role (Monday-Friday, term time only) - Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Up to £450 per week salary
• Consistent placement within one supportive South London primary school
• Work with pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Fantastic experience for graduates interested in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Mental Health support, Social Work and Therapy
• Supportive environment with strong pastoral focus
• Ongoing CPD and tailored mentorship

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Tutor

• Degree in a Social Science, Psychology or Education is preferable, but we are open to other academic qualifications (2:2 minimum)
• Enthusiastic about helping young people learn and progress
• Some experience working with young people is preferable
• Strong communicator with good communication skills & empathetic nature
• Professional, committed, and proactive
• Must have the right to work in the UK

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates considering postgraduate Psychology routes, teacher training, or careers focused on child development and education.
Apply today for this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role supporting SEN children in South London.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – South London Primary School – Up to £450 per week

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