Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Calling all Psychology Graduates!

Location: Cardiff

Pay: £89.38 per day

Sector
:
Primary

Start Date
: ASAP

Apply Your Psychology Degree to Make a Real Difference!

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain
hands-on experience working with children and young people
?

We have a variety of opportunities available!! We are currently recruiting for a range of Primary Teaching Assistant roles that allow you to apply your academic knowledge in real-world educational settings.

These roles are ideal for graduates considering a career in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, or Teaching.

• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN, ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Assist teachers with lessons and interventions.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to support behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement.
• Provide structure, consistency, and encouragement.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals.

• Psychology Graduates eager to apply theory in real-world settings.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Is patient, proactive, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners.
• Able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.
• DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• Hands-on experience with behaviour, SEN, trauma-informed practice, and child development.
• Gain invaluable experience – great for experience for postgraduate study.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Great opportunity to make a real impact to a child’s learning and development.
• Our own TP App where you can update your availability.

If you are looking to join us, please contact the Cardiff Primary Team on or email for further information! We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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