Job title: Psychology Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Enfield, North London
Job published: 04-06-2026
Job ID: 120739

Job Description

Psychology Teaching Assistant – Enfield – September 2026

 

About the School

This forward-thinking secondary school with sixth form in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong Social Sciences provision and genuine commitment to broadening pupil horizons through academically ambitious subject choices. Psychology is a popular and well-regarded sixth form subject, and every Psychology Teaching Assistant plays a valued and meaningful role in supporting students to engage with it at the highest level.

 

Psychology Teaching Assistant - What the School Offers

  • Subject-specific CPD tailored to Psychology curriculum support and A-Level tutoring delivery
  • A well-resourced Social Sciences department with experienced colleagues and strong sixth form outcomes
  • A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified practitioners from day one
  • A collaborative, academically engaged staff culture where every Psychology Teaching Assistant is genuinely supported
  • Strong encouragement towards teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staff

 

Psychology Teaching Assistant - What the Role Involves

  • Supporting Psychology teachers across KS4 and sixth form to deliver intellectually stimulating lessons
  • Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group tutoring sessions for pupils preparing for GCSE and A-Level examinations
  • Helping students develop analytical writing, research skills, and understanding of core psychological theories
  • Tracking student progress and feeding back regularly to the class teacher and Head of Department
  • Building confident, academically focused relationships with sixth form students throughout the year

 

Psychology Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking For

The ideal Psychology Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, ideally in Psychology or a closely related discipline. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking an intellectually curious, articulate, and committed Psychology Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for the subject.

 

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Psychology Teaching Assistant - Salary and Contract Info

  • £450 to £550 per week, pro rata to term time only
  • Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
  • Term-time only
  • Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement

 

If you are a Psychology graduate ready to share your passion for the subject and make a genuine difference to students' outcomes, this Psychology Teaching Assistant role in Enfield is the perfect next step.

 

 

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Psychology Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | INDSUP