Job Description
Psychology Graduates - Graduate Teaching Assistant
West London | September 2026 Start
Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, child psychology, speech and language therapy, or mental health support?
We are currently recruiting for a psychology graduate for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities in supportive secondary schools across West London. These long-term positions offer an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates to develop their understanding of child development, learning behaviours, and classroom practice while working directly with young people.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their academic potential. Schools are particularly interested in Psychology Graduates due to their understanding of cognitive development, behaviour, motivation, and the social factors that influence learning.
This role in West London is ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, child psychologists, teachers, counsellors, or other professionals seeking hands-on experience working with children and young people in an educational setting.
The Role
* Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position
* Based in established secondary schools across West London
* Supporting students across Key Stages 3 to 5
* Working with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
* Supporting students with additional learning needs where required
* September 2026 start
The Ideal Candidate
* A degree in Psychology or a related field
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Genuine interest in education, child development, and psychology
* Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
* A proactive and professional approach to supporting young people
Why This Role?
For a psychology graduate, schools provide a unique environment in which to observe child development, behaviour, learning processes, and social interaction in practice. This experience is highly valued by postgraduate courses and employers within educational psychology, child psychology, teaching, and wider education-related professions.
Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in West London will allow a psychology graduate to apply the theories studied during their degree while gaining practical experience supporting children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
Whether your long-term goal is educational psychology, child psychology, teaching, or another education-focused career, this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity in West London provides an excellent foundation for future professional development.
Application Process
If you are a motivated Psychology Graduate seeking valuable school-based experience in West London, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to be considered for this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity.