Psychology Graduate – Reception SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Streatham, South London
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £108.35 per day
Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about child development, autism and supporting children with additional needs?Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Streatham to recruit a dedicated Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to support young learners with Special Educational Needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology, Child Development, Education or Sociology graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting, particularly those aspiring to careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or specialist education.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Reception pupils with additional needs.
- Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, communication needs and developmental delays.
- Encourage early communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
- Support learning through play-based activities and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence and engagement.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
- Assist with personal care where required.
The Ideal Candidate
- A Psychology, Education, Sociology or Child Development graduate.
- A genuine interest in autism, neurodiversity and early childhood development.
- Patient, nurturing, empathetic and proactive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
- Keen to gain practical experience before pursuing further study or a career in psychology or education.
Why Apply?
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting children with SEN.
- Develop practical skills relevant to Educational Psychology and child development.
- Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
- Make a genuine difference during a child's crucial early developmental years.
- Competitive daily pay and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
Apply today!
To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation
M: 07758 135 941