Psychology Graduate

Posted 01 February 2026
Salary £444 per week
LocationHavering
Job type Contract
Discipline Support
ReferenceV-115305

Job description

Psychology Graduate | Havering, London | Immediate Start

Role: Psychology Graduate
Location: Havering, London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £444 per week (incl Holiday Pay on a PAYE basis)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Psychology Graduate to join a supportive specialist school community in Havering, London. This is an ideal opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is passionate about supporting primary-aged children, bringing energy to the classroom and helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Psychology Graduate Role As a Psychology Graduate, you will work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. The Psychology Graduate will collaborate with teachers and therapists to support communication, behaviour and individual learning needs, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Psychology Graduate – Key Responsibilities
  • Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum

  • Assist with therapeutic activities and behaviour-support strategies

  • Foster a positive, joyful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued

  • Contribute creative ideas to classroom activities, sensory projects and school events

Psychology Graduate Specification
  • Warm, approachable and able to build strong rapport with children

  • Enthusiastic, motivational and confident in encouraging pupil engagement

  • Creative and imaginative, enhancing learning through engaging activities

Professional Development This Psychology Graduate role offers:

  • A welcoming, supportive staff team

  • Training alongside Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Therapeutic Practitioners

  • Opportunities to contribute to school enrichment, events and creative projects

Applying for the Psychology Graduate Placement The Psychology Graduate role is perfect for those in a gap year before studying a specialised master’s or for post-master’s graduates seeking experience working with children in formal educational settings.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate role in Havering. For other roles like this, check out our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.

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