Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 to 3:30pm) Weekly Salary: £440 to £475 Contract: Temporary (opportunities to go perm) Are you a Psychology Graduate or have studied a degree in a related field? Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a lasting difference in their lives? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate to take on a full-time Teaching Assistant role in a well-regarded Special Educational Needs (SEN) primary school located in the Coventry area. This inclusive school caters for pupils aged 4 to 16 with a diverse range of needs including autism, social and emotional challenges, and learning difficulties. About the Role: Full-time, Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm Working with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis Supporting children with additional needs, including aspects of personal care Collaborating with experienced staff to provide a nurturing and structured environment This opportunity is ideal for a Psychology graduate looking to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and build a foundation for a future in education, clinical work, or child psychology. Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Psychology or related discipline (or relevant experience) A strong interest in working with young people with additional needs Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Patience, resilience, and empathy Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Key Responsibilities: Assisting teaching staff with the planning and delivery of lessons Leading small group interventions Providing focused 1:1 support to pupils with specific learning needs Supporting emotional regulation and social development Monitoring pupil progress and reporting back to teaching staff This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience supporting children with special educational needs in a supportive, well-structured setting. If you’re committed to improving outcomes for young learners and want to be part of a nurturing team, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your updated CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website