Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you want specialist school experience that gives you real exposure to medical needs, pastoral support, and day-to-day classroom practice?
 
*** Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £90 - £110 per day
*** Specialist school, Wolverhampton
*** Support students with various medical conditions
 
If you are a Psychology graduate who wants experience that genuinely supports future routes like clinical psychology or broader SEND work, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role gives you a clear, structured year in a specialist setting. You will support students with a range of medical conditions, helping them access learning safely, confidently, and consistently, while working closely with teaching staff and the school’s wider support team.
 
The Role

• You will support students with medical conditions to access learning across the school day in a calm, safe way.
• You will follow individual healthcare plans and care routines, and you will stick to agreed procedures at all times.
• You will support medication routines in line with school policy and training, and you will record what is required accurately.
• You will monitor wellbeing and recognise when a student is not coping, then escalate concerns to the correct staff member quickly.
• You will adapt tasks and pacing so students can participate without being overwhelmed or put at risk.
• You will provide 1:1 and small group support in lessons, helping students stay engaged and complete work.
• You will support transitions, personal organisation, and readiness to learn, including equipment and routine-building.
• You will build positive relationships that help students feel safe, understood, and able to ask for help.

 
The Candidate

• You will have a 2:2 degree or above in Psychology (or a closely related subject).
• You will have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• You will be calm, consistent, and confident supporting students with complex needs.
• You will communicate clearly and maintain professional boundaries, even when students are anxious or unwell.
• You will be reliable and comfortable following care plans and agreed routines exactly, because consistency keeps students safe.
• You will have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or you will be willing to obtain one.

 
The School
This specialist school in Wolverhampton supports students who need a tailored approach to learning, wellbeing, and daily care. Staff work closely as a team, routines are structured, and support is planned around individual needs so students can access education safely. You will be guided by experienced professionals and gain valuable insight into needs-led support that links well to Psychology-focused career routes.
 
Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you within 3 working days to discuss the school and next steps.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.