Psychology Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant Roles
- SEND Support
- Plymouth
- Full Time
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Psychology Graduates – SEN Teaching Assistant Roles – September Start
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Start Date: September 2025
Position Type: Full-time or part-time
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Pay: Competitive daily rate (based on experience and assignment)
Are you a Psychology student or graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in education and special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is recruiting compassionate, proactive and dedicated individuals for SEN Teaching Assistant positions in schools across Plymouth, starting this September.
This is an ideal opportunity for those pursuing a career in educational psychology, mental health, or teaching to build real-world experience supporting children with a range of additional needs.
What the role involves:
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Supporting students with special educational needs in mainstream or specialist settings
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Assisting with classroom activities, behaviour support, and personal development
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
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Helping create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Why this role is perfect for Psychology students:
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Gain meaningful experience relevant to psychology, SEN, and education
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Flexible roles available to suit your schedule
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Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
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Build your CV and professional network in local schools
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Opportunities to progress into teaching, educational psychology, or therapeutic roles
Ideal candidates will have:
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A background in psychology (graduate or current student)
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An interest in SEN, child development, or mental health
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Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
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Previous experience with children or young people (desirable, not essential)
Whether you're looking for a stepping stone into a long-term career or to explore the education sector more deeply, this is a fantastic way to get started.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take your first step toward a rewarding role in SEN education.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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