Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Finished your psychology degree and wondering how to turn all that theory into real classroom experience?

We’re working with welcoming mainstream primary schools across Southwark looking for Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants who want to gain hands-on experience supporting children’s learning, behaviour, and emotional development.

If you’re interested in educational psychology, child development, behaviour, or SEND, this role is a brilliant first step.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups in the classroom

• Helping children with behaviour, focus, and emotional regulation

• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs

• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel confident and ready to learn

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject

• A patient, positive, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• An interest in child development, SEND, or behaviour support

This role is ideal if you’re considering a future career in educational psychology, teaching, therapy, counselling, or youth work.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE CPD and training opportunities

• Valuable classroom experience to support your career

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to move into long-term roles or teacher training

It’s one thing learning about psychology in lectures. It’s another seeing it play out in a classroom.

Apply today and start putting your psychology knowledge into action in Southwark schools.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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