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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND Support – Birmingham
Are you a recent Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a specialist SEND school setting prior to beginning your teacher training or pursuing a career in Educational Psychology.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
£90 - £100 Per day
September 2026 until July 2027
Secondary SEND School, Birmingham
Providing tailored support for students with Moderate to Complex Needs
The Role
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a variety of special educational needs including Autism, ADHD, MLD, Communication Impairments, and other needs. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you’ll deliver targeted interventions, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help create a calm, nurturing learning environment. Your understanding of behaviour, communication, and emotional wellbeing will play a key role in each student’s success.
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The Candidate
This role is perfect for a Psychology graduate who is considering a career in educational psychology, SEN teaching, or child therapy. You should be patient, resilient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with students. A compassionate approach and a genuine desire to support young people with additional needs are essential.
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The School
This Birmingham-based secondary SEND school provides a safe and nurturing environment for Key Stage 3 & 4 students with moderate to complex learning needs. With a strong, supportive staff team and a focus on personal as well as academic development, this is an ideal setting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to build meaningful experience within education and special needs support.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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