Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Perry Barr (B42)
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £95-£105
Full-Time | Long-Term (Full Academic Year)
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in education? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Perry Barr is offering a fantastic opportunity to support students across Key Stage 3 as a Teaching Assistant this September.
This role is ideal for aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists, future SEN Teachers, or anyone passionate about working with young people and learning more about additional needs in a school setting.
The Role:
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Supporting students with higher levels of need across Key Stages 3 and 4 - including those with Autism, social communication differences, ADHD, and SEMH challenges
Supporting students with higher levels of need across Key Stages 3 and 4 - including those with Autism, social communication differences, ADHD, and SEMH challenges
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Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to students' individual EHCP targets
Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to students' individual EHCP targets
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Assisting with behaviour strategies and delivering targeted interventions that build confidence, resilience, and engagement
Assisting with behaviour strategies and delivering targeted interventions that build confidence, resilience, and engagement
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support academic and emotional development
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to support academic and emotional development
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Helping with daily routines, progress monitoring, and contributing to a calm, inclusive classroom environment
Helping with daily routines, progress monitoring, and contributing to a calm, inclusive classroom environment
About You:
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A recent Psychology graduate (or related subject such as Education or Youth Work)
A recent Psychology graduate (or related subject such as Education or Youth Work)
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Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
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Ideally some experience working with children or teens - whether in schools, youth settings, mentoring, or similar
Ideally some experience working with children or teens - whether in schools, youth settings, mentoring, or similar
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Calm, confident, and emotionally resilient with a proactive, positive approach
Calm, confident, and emotionally resilient with a proactive, positive approach
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Looking for a full academic year placement to build meaningful experience
Looking for a full academic year placement to build meaningful experience
Why Join Long Term Futures?
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Access to long-term roles in supportive and inclusive schools
Access to long-term roles in supportive and inclusive schools
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Weekly pay and a smooth, reliable onboarding process
Weekly pay and a smooth, reliable onboarding process
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Work alongside experienced SEN and pastoral teams who offer real mentorship
Work alongside experienced SEN and pastoral teams who offer real mentorship
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Dedicated consultant support with interview preparation and ongoing guidance
Dedicated consultant support with interview preparation and ongoing guidance
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A valuable stepping stone toward careers in teaching, therapy, psychology, and more
A valuable stepping stone toward careers in teaching, therapy, psychology, and more
If you're ready to make a difference and build your experience in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Josh at Long Term Futures to learn more.
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