Full time

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£90 - £100 per day

Posted: 08 July 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 07 August 2026

Ref: 60355499

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About the Role

This full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role is based in Birmingham, offering £90-£100 per day from September 2026 until July 2027. You will work within a secondary SEND school, providing tailored support for students with Moderate to Complex Needs, including Autism, ADHD, and communication impairments. The position is ideal for a recent psychology graduate seeking classroom experience before teacher training or a career in Educational Psychology. Key duties involve assisting pupils with additional needs, collaborating with specialist staff, and applying your knowledge of behaviour and development. This placement offers practical insight into SEND support and the education sector.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND Support – Birmingham
Are you a recent Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a specialist SEND school setting prior to beginning your teacher training or pursuing a career in Educational Psychology.
*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £90 - £100 Per day
*** September 2026 until July 2027
*** Secondary SEND School, Birmingham
*** Providing tailored support for students with Moderate to Complex Needs
The Role
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a variety of special educational needs including Autism, ADHD, MLD, Communication Impairments, and other needs. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you’ll deliver targeted interventions, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help create a calm, nurturing learning environment. Your understanding of behaviour, communication, and emotional wellbeing will play a key role in each student’s success.
The Candidate
This role is perfect for a Psychology graduate who is considering a career in educational psychology, SEN teaching, or child therapy. You should be patient, resilient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with students. A compassionate approach and a genuine desire to support young people with additional needs are essential.
The School
This Birmingham-based secondary SEND school provides a safe and nurturing environment for Key Stage 3 & 4 students with moderate to complex learning needs. With a strong, supportive staff team and a focus on personal as well as academic development, this is an ideal setting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to build meaningful experience within education and special needs support.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.