Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Brixton, South London
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £!08.35 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about child development, autism and supporting children with additional needs?Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Brixton to recruit a dedicated Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology, Child Development, Education or Sociology graduates looking to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a primary school setting, particularly those aspiring to careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or specialist education.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, communication needs and developmental delays.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Support pupils with learning activities across the primary curriculum.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to promote confidence, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Implement individualised strategies to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist with personal care where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Psychology, Education, Sociology or Child Development graduate.
• A genuine interest in autism, neurodiversity and child development.
• Patient, nurturing, empathetic and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• Keen to gain practical experience before pursuing further study or a career in psychology or education.

Why Apply?

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting children with SEN.
• Develop practical skills relevant to Educational Psychology and child development.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
• Make a genuine difference to children’s educational journeys.
• Competitive daily pay and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

Apply today!

To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:

E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941