Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching • Full-time • Lancashire, Lancashire, GB • 2w ago

Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in education and mental health?

A forward-thinking and inclusive school based in Knowsley, Liverpool is looking for a bright, empathetic Psychology graduate to join their SEN support team as a Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic stepping stone if you're considering a career in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or SEN Teaching.

You'll be working closely with students who have EHCPs and a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and communication barriers. Your role will involve providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support-helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing targeted, compassionate support to students with special educational needs
Supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties to build confidence and independence
Managing challenging behaviour using evidence-based strategies
Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff to deliver a whole-child approach
Gaining hands-on experience with EHCPs, adaptive teaching, and early intervention strategies

What's In It for You?

Earn up to 115 per day while building invaluable experience in education and child development
Work in a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment committed to student wellbeing
Gain direct exposure to therapeutic techniques used in school-based mental health support
Strengthen your application for postgraduate psychology, teaching, or therapy training
Join a school that's truly making a difference-with a strong SEN team and an inclusive ethos

If you're serious about a career in mental health, child development, or special education, this role will give you the grounding you need.

Apply now by sending your CV to Cameron at (url removed) or click 'Apply Now' to get started.