Are you a recent psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience in education or child development? Are you passionate about supporting young people’s emotional and educational growth? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Our partner secondary schools located in the SR2 area of Sunderland is seeking Psychology Graduates for Teaching Assistant roles starting from September 2025. This full-time role is ideal for graduates considering a future in educational psychology, mental health, SEN support, or teaching. You will play a vital role in assisting pupils with additional needs, providing both academic and emotional support across the school. Ideal candidates: Hold a degree in Psychology or a closely related subject. Have a strong interest in child development, education, or mental health. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Are proactive, empathetic, and reliable. Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional needs (preferred but not essential). If you have a background in psychology and a genuine desire to work with young people, we would love to hear from you. Please click the link below and send an up-to-date CV to the Tyne Tees Secondary Branch or call to find out more. 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.