About the role
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Newport
Vision for Education is recruiting motivated and compassionate Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to work with pupils aged 3 to 16 across schools in the Newport area. This role is ideal for psychology graduates looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with a range of learning, behavioural, and social needs.
This opportunity is well suited to individuals considering a future career in educational psychology, teaching, or child and adolescent mental health services, offering valuable experience within school settings.
Pay and location
• Location: Newport
• Pay: £88.92 – £101.92 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
The role
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Newport, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils aged 3 to 16. You may provide one-to-one support, assist small group interventions, and help manage classroom behaviour, particularly for pupils with additional learning needs, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
You could be supporting pupils across early years, primary, and secondary settings, so flexibility, resilience, and a proactive approach are essential.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. If you do not currently hold one or are not registered on the Update Service, Vision for Education can support you through the registration process.
Requirements
The desired Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant will have:
• A degree in Psychology or a related discipline
• A strong interest in child development, behaviour, and learning
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
• A patient, empathetic, and professional approach
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Registration with the Educational Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register with support
What Vision for Education offers
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:
• Competitive daily pay of £88.92 – £101.92, paid via PAYE
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
• Access to CPD and psychology- and ALN-focused training
• Pension contributions
• Social and networking events
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting the development of children and young people. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professionals.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.