Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Milton Keynes is looking for a passionate and motivated Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is fascinated by behaviour, development, learning, and wellbeing and wants to turn their academic knowledge into meaningful, practical experience.

About the role as a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes

As a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional academic, emotional, and behavioural support. You will provide one-to-one and small-group assistance, helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop greater independence.

This role is particularly suited to graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling, Teaching, or Mental Health, providing valuable experience within a professional secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities as a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of learning and additional needs
• Support students with their academic progress, confidence, and engagement
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence
• Support students who may experience challenges with communication, concentration, confidence, or behaviour
• Assist teachers with engaging and accessible classroom activities
• Apply knowledge of psychology, behaviour, and development to support individual students

Requirements

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Previous experience working with children, young people, SEN, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or care is desirable
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Perks and Benefits

• Fantastic opportunity for a Psychology Graduate in Milton Keynes to gain valuable school-based experience
• Practical experience relevant to future psychology and education careers
• Opportunity to develop your understanding of behaviour, child development, and learning
• Experience that can strengthen applications for future psychology-related roles
• Highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Excellent opportunity to build a career in education, psychology, or specialist support

If you are a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with young people and develop your understanding of psychology in a real-world setting, apply today for this Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Milton Keynes.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.