Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEND

Protocol Education

  • Lewisham, South East London
  • £90-110 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – SENDGot a psychology degree and a passion for making a real difference? This is your chance to turn theory into impact.We’re working with a fantastic SEND school in Lewisham that’s on the lookout for calm, compassionate, and switched-on Psychology Graduates to support students with special educational needs—many of whom need help with emotional regulation, communication, and confidence.Whether you're heading towards educational psychology, mental health, or teaching, this is hands-on experience that genuinely matters.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them stay focused, calm, and engaged in learning.
  • Using your understanding of behaviour, trauma, and emotional needs to build supportive relationships.
  • Helping implement strategies from therapists, SENCOs, and class teachers.
  • Creating a safe space where students feel seen, understood, and supported.
What We’re Looking For:
  • A Psychology graduate (or someone with a strong psychology background) looking to gain school-based experience.
  • Empathy, patience, and a real interest in behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • Experience working with young people in any setting—schools, clubs, care, youth work—is a big plus.
  • Thrive training? Brilliant. If not, we’ll train you up for free!
What You’ll Get:
  • Full-time, long-term role in a well-supported SEND setting.
  • Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions.
  • FREE Thrive training and access to CPD to build your skillset.
  • A friendly consultant who knows Bromley schools and is here to support you.
Why It’s Worth It:This isn’t just a job—it’s experience that shapes careers. You’ll gain insight, make meaningful connections, and help students take steps—big and small—towards their goals.Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. Let’s find you a role where what you know and who you are make all the difference.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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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