Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant

Location: St Helens, WA10
Pay: £500–£550 per week
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Status: Interviewing Now

Put Your Psychology Degree into Practice

Achieved a 2:1 or above in Psychology? Ready to take the first step towards your dream career?

We are recruiting a driven and enthusiastic Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a school setting in St Helens.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology graduate to gain hands-on experience working with children and young people, applying their understanding of human behaviour, cognitive development and emotional wellbeing in a real educational environment.

Whether you're considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology or teaching, this role offers valuable experience to help you develop professionally while making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Earn £500–£550 per week while gaining relevant professional experience.

• Apply your psychology knowledge to real-world learning and behavioural challenges.

• Gain first-hand experience supporting children with additional learning needs.

• Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour management and emotional support.

• Build a strong foundation for future postgraduate study and psychology-related careers.

Your Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.

• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.

• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.

• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement.

• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to individual needs.

• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology is essential.

• A genuine interest in child development, education and additional learning needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, proactive and empathetic approach.

• A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential.

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Apply Today

Your Psychology degree is the starting point. This opportunity allows you to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience while building skills for your future career.

Interviews are taking place now — apply today!

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