Job description
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
Contract: Fixed-term / Long-term placements possible
GSL Education are looking for a Psychology graduate to join a specialist Scarborough provision as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This role offers valuable, hands-on experience for graduates interested in SEND, educational psychology or therapeutic support.
About the school
• The provision supports pupils with social, emotional and learning challenges, combining academic teaching with therapeutic interventions.
• Staff take a reflective, evidence-informed approach: interventions are tracked, evaluated and adapted to student needs.
• The environment emphasises collaborative practice between teachers, therapists and pastoral leads.
Role overview
* Support delivery of targeted interventions informed by psychological principles ( emotional regulation, social skills).
* Assist with behaviour monitoring, progress tracking and implementing personalised strategies.
* Run small-group or 1:1 sessions to develop resilience, communication and study skills.
* Support classroom teachers in managing differentiated learning and restorative practice.
Requirements
* Degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
* Strong interest in SEND, child development and behaviour support.
* Reflective practitioner with good communication and record-keeping skills.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.