CBT Psychology Graduate TA in Carshalton

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Are you a CBT or Child Development graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in schools while building a career in Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, Therapy, or Mental Health Support? We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Sutton, Epsom, and nearby areas who are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their teams as Graduate Teaching Assistants. This role offers brilliant experience supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development in the classroom.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupils who may need additional guidance with learning, behaviour, or social development. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Assisting children with SEND such as autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs
• Helping teachers deliver engaging classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encouraging confidence, communication, and resilience
• Creating a calm, supportive and inclusive learning environment

This role provides excellent experience for graduates considering careers in CBT, Child Therapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Teaching.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A CBT, Child Development, Psychology, or related graduate
• Passionate about supporting children’s growth and wellbeing
• Calm, patient, and empathetic in their approach
• Interested in gaining valuable experience in school settings
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Previous experience with children (mentoring, tutoring, coaching, care work, or volunteering) is desirable but not essential

Why Work with Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD training academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities in mainstream and SEND schools
• Flexible pathways into therapy, psychology, and education careers

Thrive Training Opportunity

Are you Thrive trained? If not, we offer free Thrive training to help you build practical skills in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and make your profile even stronger with schools.

Ready to get started? Apply today and let’s help you take the first step into a rewarding career supporting children. 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.