Full time

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£85 - £100 per day

Posted: 21 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 20 August 2026

Ref: 60460291

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About the Role

A Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant is needed for a specialist SEND school in Birmingham. This full-time position, paying £85 to £100 per day, runs from September 2026 until July 2027. The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs through classroom assistance, targeted interventions, and personalised learning programmes. You will work closely with students to help them achieve academic and personal progress. This placement offers practical experience for a Psychology Graduate interested in how young people develop and learn. Working in this SEND setting, you will apply your understanding of behaviour and communication to foster student success.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND School, Birmingham
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate who is fascinated by how young people learn, communicate and develop? A specialist secondary school in Birmingham is looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs and help them achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. This role is a great opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to gain practical experience supporting young people with additional learning needs.
*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £85 - £100 per day
*** September 2026 – July 2027
*** SEND School – Birmingham
*** Classroom support, interventions and personalised learning
The Role
At this school every pupil follows an individual learning programme designed around their strengths and needs. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant you will provide classroom support, deliver small group interventions and work closely with individual students to improve engagement, communication and academic progress. Working alongside teachers and therapists, you'll help pupils develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
The Candidate
This role requires a Psychology graduate with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children with SEND. The ability to remain calm, adaptable and encouraging is essential. This role is particularly suited to graduates planning careers in psychology, therapy or specialist education.
The School
The school is recognised for its innovative approach to specialist education and its commitment to helping every pupil reach their potential. With excellent facilities, experienced staff and a welcoming atmosphere, it's an outstanding place for graduates to develop professionally. If you are looking to take your first steps in a SEND focused career, apply today!
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.