Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Posted 31 August 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationRichmond upon Thames
Job type Permanent
Discipline SEND Teaching and SupportGraduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-108844

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary – Richmond – September 2025 Start

 
Are you a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant interested in supporting children’s learning and development?

 
We are seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Richmond from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to gain hands-on classroom experience while supporting children’s academic and social progress.

 
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to provide 1:1 and group support. You will help pupils with additional needs, promote positive behaviour, and deliver interventions that support wellbeing and confidence. The role will allow you to build strong relationships with children, develop key classroom management skills, and gain first-hand experience of how different approaches can support pupils with varied needs. This is ideal for graduates considering further study or training in psychology, education, or therapy.

 
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant | Essential Requirements:
  • UK undergraduate degree in Psychology.
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND exposure.
 
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant | Job Details:
  • Location: Richmond, South West London
  • Contract: Running till July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
  • Pay: £444.00 per week (PAYE)
  • Interviews: September/October 2025 
 
Please note: Only UK undergraduate degrees are accepted. Overseas degrees, even with a UK Master’s, are not considered. Sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

 
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