Website Prospero Teaching
Job description
Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in education and mental health?
A forward-thinking and inclusive school based in Knowsley, Liverpool is looking for a bright, empathetic Psychology graduate to join their SEN support team as a Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic stepping st
one if you’re considering a career in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or SEN Teaching.You’ll be working closely with students who have EHCPs and a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and communication barriers. Your role will involve providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support-helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Providing targeted, compassionate support to students with special educational needs
• Supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties to build confidence and independence
• Managing challenging behaviour using evidence-based strategies
• Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff to deliver a whole-child approach
• Gaining hands-on experience with EHCPs, adaptive teaching, and early intervention strategies
What’s In It for You?
• Earn up to £115 per day while building invaluable experience in education and child development
• Work in a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment committed to student wellbeing
• Gain direct exposure to therapeutic techniques used in school-based mental health support
• Strengthen your application for postgraduate psychology, teaching, or therapy training
• Join a school that’s truly making a difference-with a strong SEN team and an inclusive ethos
If you’re serious about a career in mental health, child development, or special education, this role will give you the grounding you need.
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