Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	19 September 2025
Salary:	£500 to £570 per week
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 October 2025
Location:	WV1 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	MWPSYTAWOL1909-30266

Summary

Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant | Wolverhampton

Full-Time | Start Date: September 2025 | Salary: Up to £570 per week

Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about child development and supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN)?

Looking to gain practical, school-based experience before pursuing a career in educational psychology, mental health, or therapy?

This full-time Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wolverhampton offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting—supporting young learners and contributing to an inclusive, nurturing school environment.

About the School

Located in central Wolverhampton, this forward-thinking primary school is committed to supporting every child’s academic and emotional growth. With a strong emphasis on personalised learning and holistic development, the school values teamwork, inclusion, and continuous staff development. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that places student wellbeing and learning at the heart of everything they do.

The Role – Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

In this role, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges

  
  

• Apply your understanding of psychological principles to help create inclusive learning strategies

  
  

• Work alongside class teachers to adapt lessons and activities to individual learning profiles

  
  

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and the development of key life and social skills

  
  

• Monitor progress and contribute to the planning of targeted interventions, in close collaboration with the SENCo and wider pastoral team

  
  Who We're Looking For

  We’re keen to hear from graduates who:

  • Hold (or are predicted) a 2:1 or above in Psychology or a closely related subject

    
    

  • Have prior experience working with children or young people with additional needs—whether through school, youth work, care, or volunteering

    
    

  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a calm, empathetic approach

    
    

  • Are enthusiastic about applying psychological knowledge in a practical educational setting

    
    

  • Are considering future careers in educational psychology, teaching, child therapy, or mental health services

    
    What the School Offers

    • A supportive and experienced team, with regular training and mentoring

      
      

    • Exposure to a wide range of SEN strategies and multi-agency work

      
      

    • Clear progression pathways into teaching, psychology, and therapy

      
      

    • A friendly, inclusive working environment that values graduate input

      
      

    • Convenient transport links across Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands

      
      How to Apply

      Eager to kick-start your career in education or psychology?

      Click ‘Apply Now’ or send your CV directly to Miranda at KPI Education to apply for this rewarding Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wolverhampton.

      Psychology Graduate SEN TA | Full-Time | Start: September 2025 | INDEDU