Job Description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant | Ealing | September 2026

Are you currently in the third year of your psychology degree and looking for a role for September 2026? If so, we are looking for a confident Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN and SEMH needs.

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students with their learning, assisting the teacher in the classroom or 1:1 with a pupil.

Why apply for this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant position?

• Join an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school with a strong reputation for inclusive education
• Build hands-on experience supporting students with SEN needs and additional learning requirements
• Develop skills working with pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and social communication difficulties
• Receive guidance from experienced SENCOs, therapists, and Educational Psychologists
• Excellent transport connections with easy access via local bus and rail routes

 The ideal Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant will…

• Be working towards or have completed a Psychology degree or a related subject from a leading UK University
• Have experience supporting young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, or childcare
• Be passionate about child development, mental health, and inclusive education
• Aspire to pursue a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, or teaching
• Be empathetic, proactive, and motivated to make a positive impact in students’ lives

A Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is available for graduates looking to gain practical experience in a school setting before progressing to further study or training. The role offers a weekly pay of £450–£530 and provides valuable experience supporting students with additional needs. Many previous graduates have gone on to train as Educational Psychologists and other education or mental health professionals.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Ealing. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role.

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