Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Hayes
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary SEN Support
Reference: NSEG2469
Salary: £95 - 105 per day + Plus CPD
Job Published: 1 day ago

⭐️ Psychology Graduate – SEND Teaching Assistant – Hayes – £90–£105 per day

Long-Term Role • Must Have Prior SEND Experience • Ideal for Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Are you a Psychology graduate with real experience supporting children with SEND?
Do you want a hands-on role where you can apply your knowledge and make a meaningful impact every day?

A warm, inclusive primary school in Hayes is looking for a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, social communication needs and SEMH.
This is a long-term, full-time role — perfect if you're considering a career in Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Teaching, or Child Mental Health.

This isn’t a generic support role — the school specifically wants someone who already understands the challenges and strategies involved in working with SEND pupils.

⭐️ The role:

  • 1:1 and small-group SEND support (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language)

  • Emotional regulation and behaviour support

  • Helping pupils develop communication and social interaction skills

  • Using visuals, routines, sensory strategies and modelling

  • Liaising with SENCo, class teachers and external agencies

  • Supporting personalised learning plans

⭐️ You MUST have:

  • A Psychology (or related) degree

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEND in schools, tuition, youth work or specialist settings

  • Understanding of Autism, ADHD, sensory needs or SEMH

  • Patience, resilience and a genuinely nurturing approach

Desirable:

  • Autism Awareness training

  • Experience with behaviour regulation

  • Knowledge of child development and cognition

  • Interest in SLT, Educational Psychology or mental health fields

⭐️ What you’ll get:

  • £90–£105 per day

  • Full-time, long-term role (8:30–3:30, term-time)

  • A brilliant SENCo who supports grads wanting to progress

  • On-the-job training and pastoral development

  • Experience that strengthens applications for MSc/Doctorate pathways

  • Quick, simple application — no long forms

⭐️ Ready to step into a rewarding SEND role?

If you’re a Psychology graduate with genuine SEND experience and a passion for child development, apply today.

Immediate interviews available. Early applications encouraged.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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