Job Description

Five Education are looking for compassionate, patient, and motivated Psychology Graduates to join a supportive SEND school in Taunton as Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The school supports students with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities. In this role, you will help pupils access learning, develop emotional regulation skills, and build confidence within a structured and supportive environment.

This position is particularly suited to graduates interested in educational psychology, clinical psychology, therapy, social work, or teaching, who are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a specialist setting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide 1:1 or small group support based on pupils' individual needs and EHCP targets.

- Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and social skills.

- Assist teachers in adapting learning activities to suit different abilities and learning styles.

- Build positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, engaged, and confident in school.

What We're Looking For:

- A degree in Psychology or a related subject.

- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND or behavioural needs.

- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Essential requirements:

Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.

Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).

Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed)