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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
Contract: Fixed-term / Long-term placements possible

GSL Education are looking for a Psychology graduate to join a specialist Scarborough provision as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This role offers valuable, hands-on experience for graduates interested in SEND, educational psychology or therapeutic support.

About the school

• The provision supports pupils with social, emotional and learning challenges, combining academic teaching with therapeutic interventions.
• Staff take a reflective, evidence-informed approach: interventions are tracked, evaluated and adapted to student needs.
• The environment emphasises collaborative practice between teachers, therapists and pastoral leads.

Role overview

  • Support delivery of targeted interventions informed by psychological principles (e.g. emotional regulation, social skills).

  • Assist with behaviour monitoring, progress tracking and implementing personalised strategies.

  • Run small-group or 1:1 sessions to develop resilience, communication and study skills.

  • Support classroom teachers in managing differentiated learning and restorative practice.

Requirements

  • Degree in Psychology or a related discipline.

  • Strong interest in SEND, child development and behaviour support.

  • Reflective practitioner with good communication and record-keeping skills.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.

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