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Psychology Graduates Wanted!

Psychology Graduates Wanted!

Teaching Personnel • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £92.63–£105 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)

Are You a Psychology Graduate Looking to Make a Difference?

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Services?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, gain invaluable experience supporting children with additional needs, and make a genuine impact in the classroom.

The Role

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development by:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with varying learning needs
  • Building positive and trusting relationships to improve engagement, confidence, and wellbeing
  • Supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Assisting teachers in delivering targeted interventions and personalised learning strategies
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning
  • Monitoring student progress and communicating effectively with teachers and school staff
  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child can succeed

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • A degree in Psychology or a related subject
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
  • The ability to build strong relationships and adapt to different school environments
  • Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay (£92.63–£105 per day)
  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions
  • Access to free CPD and specialist training, including THRIVE and safeguarding courses
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
  • Flexible opportunities and long-term placements available
  • A Fantastic opportunity to gain experience for future careers in psychology, education, and mental health services
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people every day

Apply today and begin your journey in education with Teaching Personnel this September.

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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