Psychology Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant – Surrey

Starting September 2026 – Adhoc Supply, Long‑Term Supply, Permanent Positions

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience within education, mental health, or child development?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology Graduates to work as SEMH Teaching Assistants across supportive schools in Surrey from September 2026.

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Teaching
• Mental Health Support
• Child & Adolescent Services

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Communication and behavioural challenges
• Additional learning needs

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to help students build confidence, emotional resilience, and engagement in learning.

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• A caring, patient, and resilient personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential

• Flexible adhoc supply work
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Valuable experience within SEN and SEMH settings
• Supportive school environments
• Excellent experience for future psychology or teaching careers
• Competitive pay rates

If you are passionate about making a difference and gaining valuable experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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