Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Autism & SEN
£24,636 Salary | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only | November 2026 Start
Psychology Graduates – Looking for Your First Step into Educational Psychology, Teaching or Child Development?
Have you recently graduated and wondered how to turn your Psychology degree into a meaningful career?
Are you interested in understanding autism, child development, behaviour and mental health?
Would you love a rewarding role where you can gain hands-on experience while earning a competitive salary?
KPI Education is recruiting enthusiastic graduates for an exciting opportunity within a fantastic independent specialist school!
The Opportunity
- Role: Graduate Learning Mentor / SEN Teaching Assistant
- Salary: £24,636 actual (£30,775 FTE)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–4:45pm
- Contract: Full-time, term time only
- Start Date: 2nd November 2026
- Experience: Previous SEN experience desirable, NOT essential!
- Ideal For: Psychology, Education, Sociology, Neuroscience and Childhood Studies graduates
Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You
Forget spending months searching for experience to strengthen your future career applications!
This specialist school provides an incredible opportunity to work directly with children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and additional learning needs.
You'll gain practical experience in:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Child Psychology and Development
- Behaviour Management and Emotional Regulation
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Individualised Learning and Therapeutic Support
Even better? You'll work alongside experienced SEN Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Behaviour Specialists!
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Graduate Learning Mentor, you'll support pupils with their learning, confidence, communication and independence.
Your day will involve:
- Supporting pupils through 1:1 and small-group activities.
- Helping children develop communication and social skills.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Working alongside teachers and specialist therapists.
- Building relationships that genuinely transform young lives.
Who Should Apply?
We're looking for graduates who are enthusiastic, caring, resilient and eager to learn.
You could be considering a career as an:
- Educational Psychologist
- SEN Teacher
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Child Psychologist
No specialist qualifications required beyond your degree – your passion and willingness to learn are what matter most!
Ready to Kickstart Your Career?
This is more than a graduate job. It's an opportunity to develop valuable experience, discover your strengths and make a real difference.
Limited vacancies available – November start!
APPLY NOW with your CV to KPI Education and take your first step towards an exciting career working with children and young people!
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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Chester employer: KPI Recruiting Careers
KPI Education is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for graduates to gain invaluable classroom experience in a vibrant and diverse secondary school in Brent, North West London. With a strong commitment to staff development, the school fosters a collaborative work culture where graduates are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities and contribute to the school community, all while receiving regular guidance from experienced educators. This role not only provides a competitive salary but also opens pathways to future teacher training, making it an ideal stepping stone for aspiring education professionals.
