Are you an empathetic Psychology Graduate looking for a rewarding and purposeful job where you can positively impact the educational lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Those who might be disengaged and struggling with their Social and Emotional Mental Health?
Perhaps you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Wellbeing Practitioner, School Counsellor or Teacher looking to gain practical child-centred experience prior to going on to complete a Masters, Doctorate or Post Graduate qualification?
Look no further than this SEND Teaching Assistant role based at an inclusive and high-performing Secondary School in Croydon.

Psychology Graduate (SEND Teaching Assistant) | Job Summary

• Initial 1-Year contract commencing September 2025 (earlier starts are possible)
• Mainstream Secondary School in Croydon
• £20,000 starting salary | £500+ per week | £100+ per day | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
• Term-Time only contract (13 weeks off each year) affording a positive work/life balance
• Providing support to 11-16 year olds with SEND and SEMH needs
• Contract extensions / permanent jobs available for those wanting to remain at the school beyond initial one-year contract
• Ideal role for aspiring Psychologists / Counsellors / Wellbeing Practitioners / Teachers
• Minimum of a 2:2 Psychology degree required to be considered

Psychology Graduate (SEND Teaching Assistant) | Job Description

• Providing classroom support to 11-16 year olds with Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
• Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
• Building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base through a tailored approach to the individual needs of the pupils.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers and family.

This Psychology Graduate role will require a motivated, determined, resilient and dedicated individual who is ready to fully embrace challenge and who approaches set-backs with a positive, can-do attitude. Previous experience working within the Mental Health field will be advantageous.
Take the opportunity to secure a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Support Assistant role where you will build the self-esteem, self-worth, independence and confidence of children who have distressing and above average levels of emotional stress.
Get in contact with Ribbons & Reeves today if this Psychology Graduate role sounds like exactly the type of role you have been looking for!
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Psychology Graduate role in Croydon. 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 role.
Psychology Graduate (SEND Teaching Assistant)

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