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Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate

Teaching Personnel • Durham, County Durham, England
30+ days ago
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Psychology Graduate – Education Support Roles
Durham Secondary Schools, Competitive Daily Rates, September 2026

A Psychology degree gives you a head start in education that most graduates don't have. Understanding how young people think, learn, and behave is at the heart of effective classroom support — and secondary schools across Durham are actively looking for graduates who bring that knowledge with them.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Psychology graduates for Teaching Assistant and Learning Support roles across Durham secondary schools from September 2026. Whether you're considering educational psychology, teacher training, SEND, or a broader career in education, these placements give you the practical, hands-on experience that underpins all of it.

What the role involves:

  • Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Assisting teachers with classroom management and differentiated delivery
  • Working with students with SEND, SEMH, and complex needs
  • Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Liaising with the SENCO and wider support team as required

What we're looking for:

  • A degree in Psychology or a related discipline
  • Genuine enthusiasm for working with young people
  • Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach
  • Any experience working with children or young people is advantageous
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

  • Competitive daily rates
  • Weekly pay via PAYE
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Free CPD and SEND training
  • A strong foundation for teacher training, educational psychology, or permanent roles

Contract: Long-term, Start: September 2026, Location: Durham secondary schools

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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