Psychology Graduate SEND TA

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location:
  
  Somerset
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Start Date:
  
  Tue 10th Mar 2026
• Contact Name:
  Joseph Chambers
• Contact Email:
• Contact Phone:

Five Education are looking for compassionate, patient and motivated Psychology Graduates to join a supportive SEND school in Taunton as Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience supporting children and young people with additional needs. The school supports students with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and learning disabilities.

In this role you will help pupils access learning, develop emotional regulation skills and build confidence within a structured and supportive environment. This position is particularly suited to graduates interested in educational psychology, clinical psychology, therapy, social work or teaching and who are looking to gain valuable hands‑on experience in a specialist setting.

• Provide 1:1 or small group support based on pupils’ individual needs and EHCP targets.
• Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Assist teachers in adapting learning activities to suit different abilities and learning styles.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, engaged and confident in school.

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND or behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*.
• Note:
  
  if you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

• Free specialised training such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; pay rate includes holiday pay. Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, TRA checks and a DBS check, with an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, especially BAME candidates who are under‑represented at this level.