Full time

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£85 - £95 per day

Posted: 08 July 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 07 August 2026

Ref: 60354917

Apply Save

About the Role

This full-time position is for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant based in Birmingham, with daily pay ranging from £85 to £95. The role, secured through The Graduate Network, runs from September 2026 until July 2027 within a specialist educational setting. Your primary focus will be delivering one-to-one assistance to pupils with additional needs, including Autism, Asperger's, moderate learning difficulties, and communication challenges. This placement offers practical experience for graduates aiming for careers in teaching or educational psychology. Key skills include patience, adaptability, and a solid grasp of developmental theories. The contract provides consistent school-based exposure, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge while supporting children with special educational requirements.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Birmingham
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate who is looking to pursue a career working with children? Either as a teacher or educational psychologist? This is your chance to gain additional school-based experience and make a real difference!
*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £85 - £950 Per day
*** September 2026 until July 2027
*** Special Educational Needs School – Birmingham
*** Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
The Role
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant your focus will be on providing 1-2-1 support for children with special educational needs. Your role will be to provide tailored support for children with additional learning needs including Autism, Aspergers’ MLD, and communication impairments. As part of the role, you may also be asked to provide whole class support and work closely with the teacher to deliver group activities. A keen interest in SEND and a positive approach are essential for this role.
The Candidate
This role requires a recent Psychology Graduate who is looking to gain additional experience working with children. A keen interest in special educational needs is essential for this role, and you will receive excellent training and support from the school. Ideally you will have previous experience working with young people, however that is not essential for a proactive an engaging graduate.

The School
This amazing school is committed to providing every child with the opportunity to access an outstanding education. Staff are friendly and leadership have been praised for the excellent support that they provide. This school provides a great opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to gain pivotal hands-on experience in a school setting.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.