Graduate opportunity

NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire • Crawley, West Sussex, GB • £11 - £13 / hour • 2d ago

Psychology / Social Care Graduate - Teaching AssistantSurrey and West Sussex September 2025 Start

Are you a recent Psychology or Social Care graduate looking to make a meaningful impact before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, clinical therapy, social work, or pastoral care?

We are recruiting compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic graduates to work in a range of specialist settings across West Sussex and Surrey, supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs. We cover age ranges from 6 - 18, dependent on the setting you are working in. Whether you're looking for experience in a SEND school, Alternative Provision, or a mainstream setting with a strong inclusion focus, we can help find the right role for you.

Why Apply?

Valuable experience working 1:1 and in small groups with children with diverse needs
Term-time working hours for a better work-life balance
Opportunities for long-term supply, placement years and permanent contracts
Competitive rate of pay
Solid support and training and development within the schools
Excellent experience to further your career

Your Role Will Involve:

Supporting creative and structured activities tailored to each child's needs
Helping children overcome barriers to learning and build confidence and social skills
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to deliver individualised support
Building positive relationships to understand triggers, interests, and emotional needs

Who We're Looking For:

Psychology, social care (or related) graduate with a passion for working with children with SEN
Strong empathy, resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills
GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C or 4+)
Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply (we can support this)

This is the ideal role if you:

Are considering teacher training, educational psychology, or a therapeutic career path
Want to build long-term relationships and make a real difference in children's lives
Are ready for a rewarding challenge where no two days are the same

Start your journey today - apply now to find out more about this exciting Psychology Graduate opportunities!

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