Job Description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Urgently needed

Are you due to graduate from university soon?
Have you studied Psychology or Criminology and are considering a career in education?
Looking for flexible full-time or part-time work around your studies?
Interested in school hours of 8:30am 3:30pm?
Would you like to use your degree to support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs?
Interested in earning between £92.56 £108.56 per day?

Vision for Education Cardiff is currently recruiting Psychology and Criminology graduates to support schools across the Newport area. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience within education, child development, behaviour support, mental health or additional learning needs (ALN).

The role involves supporting primary-aged pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Schools are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting young people.

You will work with pupils with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down s Syndrome
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Your responsibilities will include building positive relationships with pupils, supporting wellbeing and behaviour strategies, recognising behavioural patterns, and encouraging engagement with learning activities and classroom routines.

Whether you have recently graduated or are currently completing a degree in Psychology or Criminology, we have immediate opportunities available as well as positions starting in September. These roles are particularly well suited to individuals with an understanding of behaviour, mental health and child psychology.

If you are considering a future career in education, educational psychology, counselling, social work, youth work or care, this role provides valuable practical experience within a supportive school environment while allowing you to make a genuine difference to children s lives.

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56 £108.56
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• School hours of 8:30am 3:30pm
• Long-term placements with opportunities for permanent school contracts
• Access to free and heavily discounted CPD-accredited training courses
• Holiday pay and auto-enrolment into a company pension scheme

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• A willingness to apply your academic knowledge in an educational setting
• An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one we can assist with this)
• Completion of our free safeguarding training
• The Right to Work in the UK
• A valid overseas police check if you have lived abroad for more than six months within the last five years

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Youth Work
• Care and Support Work
• Education
• Mental Health Support

If you would like to find out more about these Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Newport, please apply with a copy of your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Best of luck!