Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduate
Job description
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate with a passion for supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and inclusive team at our Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is looking to gain hands-on experience in education and child development, particularly those considering a future career in educational or clinical psychology, teaching, or special educational needs (SEN).
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduate)
Location: Colne
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide classroom support to teachers across a range of subjects and age groups
- Work one-to-one or in small groups with students who require additional academic or emotional support
- Assist in implementing individual learning and behaviour plans
- Support students with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or social/emotional challenges
- Help prepare learning materials and maintain a positive learning environment
Requirements:
- A degree in Psychology (or in the final year of study)
- A genuine interest in child development, education, and mental health
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting students
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly school environment
- Training and mentorship from experienced staff
- Valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, teachers, or SEN professionals
- Opportunities for further professional development
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the development and wellbeing of students, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV, outlining your relevant experience working with children.
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.
Similar jobs
Salary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Padiham
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Lancashire
Description
Our School is a vibrant and welcoming primary school dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality early
Reference
BB12EYFSTA
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire East PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire East PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Blackpool
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Blackpool
Description
WE ARE RECRUITING FOR SEPTEMBERJob Title: Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors – Primary & Secondary Schools (Blackpool & Fylde Coast) Location: Blackpool and the Fylde Coast Position Type: Full-Ti
Reference
OLTABLAKCINDEED56
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire North PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire North PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 13.75 per hour
Location free text
Preston
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Lancashire
Description
SEN Support Teaching Assistant – Reception ClassLocation: Preston Start Date: September 2025 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm (Full-Time) Pay: £13.75 per hourAre you passionate about supportin
Reference
***SENTAEYFS1827345
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Leyland
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Leyland
Description
Full-Time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Leyland We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity t
Reference
KS2*SEND*TA*Leyland
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Leyland
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Leyland
Description
Full-Time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Chorley We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity t
Reference
KS1*SEND*TA*Leyland
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Chorley
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Lancashire
Description
Full-Time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Chorley We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity t
Reference
KS2*SEND*TA*Chorley
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Ormskirk
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Ormskirk
Description
Full-Time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Ormskirk We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity
Reference
KS2*SEND*TA*Orm
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour
Location free text
Ormskirk
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Ormskirk
Description
Full-Time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant Ormskirk We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity
Reference
KS1*SEND*TA*ORM
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.65 - 13.65 per hour
Location free text
Preston
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Lancashire
Description
Year 2 General Classroom Support Teaching AssistantStart Date: September 2025 Location: South Ribble, PR4 Position: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Working Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm Salary: £13.65 per hourA
Reference
***KS2TA1726353
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire Central PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire Central PrimarySalary
£13.75 - 14.00 per hour
Location free text
Blackburn
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Blackburn
Description
Lunchtime Welfare Assistant – Blackburn (Primary School) Start Date: September 2025 Hours: 2 hours per day (Monday to Friday) 11.30am- 13.30pm Location: Blackburn Salary: Competitive hourly rateWe are
Reference
Welfare Experience
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire East PrimaryAuthor
Lancashire East PrimaryRelated posts

Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
There are around 295,000 teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools across England and Wales. Today, teaching assistants play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers. In 2022, TAs account

Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti
by
Alex Schulte
.png)
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in
by
Alex Schulte

Teaser
Teaching NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD08YY
Summary
The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year. Over the years more candidates hav
by
Alex Schulte

Teaser
Supply TeachingContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD08YY
Summary
Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom. The government i
by
Alex Schulte
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent jobs