Full job descriptionPsychology Graduate | SEN Teaching Assistant

Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire
£22,996-£25,068 actual salary (DOE & qualifications)
Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm
Term Time Only | Temp to Perm

Launch Your Psychology Career This September

Graduating in Psychology and looking for meaningful experience before postgraduate study?

If you’re aiming for a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or Social Care, this role offers the hands-on experience employers and universities are looking for.

You’ll join a specialist SEN school supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex additional needs. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience while making a genuine difference every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting students in the classroom and throughout the school day
Helping pupils develop communication, confidence and independence
Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised support
Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and social development
Assisting with outdoor learning and community activities
Promoting life skills that prepare students for adulthood
Providing personal care where required

Why This Role?

This is much more than a Teaching Assistant position-it’s an opportunity to develop the experience needed for future careers in psychology, therapy and education.

You’ll benefit from:

Hands-on experience with a specialist multidisciplinary team
Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
Excellent preparation for postgraduate Psychology and therapy pathways
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career progression
Supportive leadership and experienced SEN professionals
A rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every day

We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from Psychology graduates who are:

Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Interested in careers within Psychology, Education, Therapy or Mental Health
Calm, patient and resilient
Positive, proactive and eager to learn
Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team

Essential: Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent).

Please note: Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.