Teaching Assistant Opportunities for Psychology Graduates
Start Date: September | Location: Blackburn
Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in an educational setting? We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Blackburn, starting this September, supporting children with additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in real-world environments, develop practical skills, and make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will involve both one-to-one and small group support, helping students to engage with learning and build confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised support to pupils with additional needs
* Assist in implementing personalised learning plans
* Support classroom activities and behaviour management strategies
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
* Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals
What We’re Looking For:
* A degree in Psychology (or a related field)
* A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Patience, empathy, and adaptability
* Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (preferred but not essential)
What You’ll Gain:
* Valuable experience for careers in educational psychology, teaching, or therapy
* Hands-on exposure to SEN support strategies
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* The chance to make a lasting impact in your local community
Location: Blackburn and surrounding areas
Start Date: September
Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available
If you are motivated, compassionate, and eager to build a career supporting children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your role for September and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education and child development.
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.
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