Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Primary school in South London
Role:  Monday-Friday, full-time
Salary: Up to £450 per week
Interviewing: Immediately for an immediate start

Have you recently finished a Psychology degree and want to use your understanding of behaviour and development in a classroom setting?

Are you exploring careers in education, child psychology, or SEN and hoping to gain practical, meaningful experience?

Would you like a full-time role where you can support children’s progress and wellbeing while building your own professional skillset?

Vibrant, welcoming primary schools in South London are to appoint a committed Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their teams to start immediately and continue until the end of the academic year initially...

The Role – Graduate SEN Tutor

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll help pupils thrive both socially and academically. You may deliver one-to-one support for children with additional needs or lead small groups to build confidence, social skills, and resilience.

This role offers valuable, real-world insight into how psychological approaches are applied in education, providing excellent preparation for further study or careers related to SEN, behaviour or mental health.

The school is looking for a calm, compassionate, and proactive graduate with a genuine interest in supporting young learners. Strong communication, teamwork and empathy are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time Graduate SEN Tutor role (Monday-Friday, term time only) - Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Up to £450 per week salary
• Consistent placement within one supportive South London primary school
• Work with pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Fantastic experience for graduates interested in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Mental Health support, Social Work and Therapy
• Supportive environment with strong pastoral focus
• Ongoing CPD and tailored mentorship

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Tutor

• Degree in a Social Science, Psychology or Education is preferable, but we are open to other academic qualifications (2:2 minimum)
• Enthusiastic about helping young people learn and progress
• Some experience working with young people is preferable
• Strong communicator with good communication skills & empathetic nature
• Professional, committed, and proactive
• Must have the right to work in the UK

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates considering postgraduate Psychology routes, teacher training, or careers focused on child development and education.
Apply today for this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role supporting SEN children in South London.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – South London Primary School – Up to £450 per week

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