SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate
Job description
Psychology Graduates Wanted – SEN Support Positions
Surrey | Full-Time & Part-Time | Starting ASAP
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience working with children who have special educational needs (SEN) or behavioural difficulties?
We’re seeking compassionate and motivated graduates to join school teams across Surrey. You’ll support children with diverse needs such as autism (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and trauma.
This role is a fantastic stepping stone for anyone interested in careers in:
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Psychology
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Teaching
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Speech & Language Therapy
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Mental Health Services
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering 1:1 or small group support
Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management
Collaborating with teachers and therapists
Building trusting relationships with students
Promoting a calm and positive learning environment
Ideal candidates will have:
✔ A degree in Psychology or a related discipline
✔ A sincere interest in supporting children with SEN
✔ Patience, empathy, and a calm demeanor
✔ Some experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
✔ Availability for at least 3 days per week during term time
What we provide:
✅ Positions available across Guildford, Woking, Camberley, and nearby areas
✅ Flexible working options—full-time, part-time, or occasional shifts
✅ Valuable hands-on experience for future training or study
✅ Continuous support and professional development from education experts
✅ Competitive daily pay rates
Ready to apply? Send your CV to join our team today!
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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