Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN & Behaviour Support
Harrow, HA3 (commutable from Kenton, Wealdstone, Queensbury, Stanmore, Harrow & Wealdstone)
-105120 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures is working with a welcoming primary school in Harrow to appoint a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for September.
This opportunity is ideal for a graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or Teacher Training. The role will involve supporting pupils across KS2, including children with additional needs relating to ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
The school is looking for someone reflective, proactive and genuinely interested in child development and behaviour support.

About the Role
Working alongside class teachers, the SENCo and pastoral staff, you will:
* Support pupils across KS2 during lessons and structured learning activities
* Work with children who require additional support with focus, emotional regulation and engagement
* Deliver small-group intervention sessions linked to learning and social development
* Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a consistent support figure
* Help maintain a calm and inclusive classroom environment
* Observe behaviour and learning patterns, providing feedback to staff where appropriate
* Gain exposure to a range of SEN needs and classroom strategies

This role offers excellent hands-on experience for graduates interested in understanding how children learn, develop and respond to different support approaches.

Ideal Candidate Profile
* A graduate in Psychology or a related subject
* Strong interest in child development, SEN or mental health
* Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent approach
* Confident communicating with pupils and staff
* Proactive, reliable and eager to learn
* Looking for long-term experience from September

Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Long-term placements offering valuable school-based experience
* Weekly pay through our streamlined digital system
* Access to CPD including SEN and behaviour support training
* Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant

Next Steps
If you are a Psychology graduate looking to build practical experience within a supportive primary school, apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Richard at Long Term Futures to arrange a trial day.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.