Child Psychology & Development Teaching Assistant
Location: Brixton, South London
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £108.35 per day
Interested in child psychology and development? Build your experience supporting children with additional needs.Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Brixton seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Child Psychology & Development Teaching Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity for Psychology, Child Development, Education and Sociology graduates looking to gain practical experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a primary school environment.
If you are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or teaching, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and practical skills.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
- Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties and developmental delays.
- Promote children's cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Encourage communication, confidence, independence and positive peer interactions.
- Support pupils in accessing classroom activities and the primary curriculum.
- Implement tailored strategies to support individual learning and developmental goals.
- Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
- A graduate in Psychology, Child Development, Education or a related discipline.
- A genuine passion for child development, learning and neurodiversity.
- Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Child Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists encouraged to apply.
- Patient, nurturing, empathetic and proactive.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in child development and SEN.
- Develop practical skills relevant to psychology-related careers.
- Build experience supporting children's educational, social and emotional needs.
- Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
- Competitive daily pay of £108.35.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
Ready to take the next step towards a career working with children?To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941