Psychology Graduates – SEN TA

Psychology Graduates – SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Nailsea
Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date:

September 2026

Connex Education is recruiting psychology students and graduates to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in our partnered mainstream primary schools across Nailsea and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

This role is ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, counsellors, teachers, or anyone looking to gain practical experience in SEND, mental health, child development, behaviour, and education.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist teachers with accessible learning activities and classroom routines
• Support communication, emotional regulation, confidence, behaviour, and independence
• Work with class teachers and SENCOs to meet individual pupil needs and EHCP targets
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

• Psychology degree, psychology studies, or strong interest in SEND, mental health, child development, behaviour, or education
• Experience with children or young people is desirable
• Patient, caring, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive daily pay and weekly PAYE payments
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Free SEND Toolkit and funded CPD qualifications
• Career progression, wellbeing support, and a dedicated consultant
• £200 referral bonus for each TA or Teacher you refer

If you are a psychology graduate looking for school-based experience or flexible SEN support work, we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to the team to find out more on  or email Thomas for further information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.