Psychology Graduate (Autism Teaching Assistant)

Psychology Graduate (Autism Teaching Assistant)

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people with Autism

Secure a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role at a specialist school where you will help students develop confidence independence emotional wellbeing and essential life skills.

Based at a specialist provision in Mitcham for autistic students aged 916 you will work within a nurturing structured and neurodiversity-affirming environment. With small class sizes a high adult-to-student ratio and access to on-site therapeutic professionals you will receive excellent support training and development throughout your role.

Working alongside experienced teachers teaching assistants and therapists you will provide tailored one-to-one and small group support helping students access a bespoke academic and therapeutic curriculum whilst developing the skills they need for adulthood.

Psychology Graduate (Autism Teaching Assistant) Job Summary:

• Initial 1-year contract commencing September or October 2026
• 500650 per week 100130 per day Paid weekly via PAYE
• Specialist autism provision based in Mitcham
• Supporting autistic students aged 916
• Small class sizes and high adult-to-student ratio
• Ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists Clinical Psychologists Teachers or Therapists

Psychology Graduate (Autism Teaching Assistant) Job Description:

• Providing tailored one-to-one and small group support to autistic students.
• Supporting communication emotional regulation social development and independence.
• Delivering engaging learning activities adapted to individual strengths and needs.
• Promoting confidence resilience and practical life skills through a structured curriculum.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and on-site therapeutic professionals.
• Creating a calm safe and supportive environment that celebrates neurodiversity.

This role would suit a compassionate patient and resilient Psychology Graduate with a genuine interest in autism and child development. Previous experience supporting autistic young people or working within SEND settings would be advantageous.

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Psychology Graduate (Autism Teaching Assistant)

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