Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate – Launch Your Career in Education!

Gain Valuable School Experience | Ideal for Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers & Therapists

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: From £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Turn Your Psychology Degree into Real-World Experience

Have you recently graduated in Psychology and are looking for meaningful experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Psychology graduates to work within supportive secondary schools across Newport, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and safeguarding professionals while supporting students with a range of additional learning and emotional needs.

The Role

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Support pupils with ALN, Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, anxiety, and other learning needs
• Build positive relationships that improve confidence, attendance, and engagement
• Help implement behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to monitor progress
• Encourage students to become independent learners

Every day brings new challenges, making this a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.

This Role Is Perfect For Graduates Interested In:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Counselling
• Mental Health
• Teaching (PGCE)
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Youth Justice
• Social Work

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• A Psychology graduate (or studying physchology)
• Passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing and education
• Calm, patient and empathetic
• Confident communicating with students and staff
• Resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Eager to gain practical school-based experience

Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential. This may include:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Care work
• Mentoring
• Volunteering
• Tutoring
• Summer camps
• SEN support

✅ Requirements

Teaching Personnel will support you throughout the registration process.

• Psychology degree (or currently studying)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration (or willingness to register)
• Minimum age of 18
• Two professional references covering the previous 24 months
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and Autism Awareness
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent school positions
• Gain invaluable experience for postgraduate applications and future careers
• Work across a range of welcoming secondary schools in Newport

Take the First Step Towards Your Psychology Career

Whether your goal is Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, or another career supporting young people, this role will provide invaluable experience that employers and universities value.

Apply today with your CV and begin your journey in education with Teaching Personnel!

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.
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