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Psychology graduate- TA role

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Birmingham
Date posted : 22/05/25
  1. Full Time
£89.38 - 108.89 per day

Job description

Are You a Recent Psychology Graduate Looking to Start a Career in Education?
Explore Classroom Opportunities in Solihull Primary Schools – Full-Time Positions Available

Are you a recent university graduate with a degree in Psychology and a keen interest in pursuing a career in education? Would you like the opportunity to gain practical experience in a classroom setting before committing to a PGCE or formal teacher training programme?

Primary schools across Solihull are actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated psychology graduates to support their pupils on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, while also exploring the rewarding and dynamic environment of primary education.

About the Role

You will work closely with pupils in Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), supporting both their academic progress and personal development. As a classroom support assistant, you will play a key role in helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment, tailored to meet the needs of individual pupils.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Supporting children on a 1:1 basis or within small group settings to reinforce learning objectives
  • Assisting the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering lessons
  • Providing targeted support to pupils with additional learning needs or behavioural challenges
  • Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere through active engagement
  • Helping to monitor pupil progress and reporting observations to the teaching team

What We're Looking For:

  • A graduate in Psychology or a related field
  • A genuine interest in child development and education
  • Previous experience working with children is advantageous but not essential
  • A proactive, confident, and resilient approach to classroom support
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with young learners
  • A commitment to promoting the wellbeing and academic success of all students

Why Join Us?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, committed to supporting schools and staff to deliver quality education across the country. We offer both short-term and long-term placement opportunities, with contracts ranging from one term to a full academic year. For candidates seeking stability and professional growth, long-term roles are strongly encouraged and preferred by schools to ensure continuity for pupils.

Additional Information:

  • Full training, including safeguarding and professional development, will be provided
  • The role will begin on a trial basis, with the potential to transition into a long-term position
  • An ideal opportunity for those planning to pursue a PGCE or school-based teacher training in the near future 

If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives and want to explore a meaningful career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step toward an inspiring career in the classroom.

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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