Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Full‑time – start: ASAP. Salary: £93 per day.

We are seeking a full‑time Graduate Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to students aged 15‑18 in partnership with secondary schools and colleges in the Birmingham area. The role focuses on helping students with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, or social, emotional and mental health challenges engage in lessons, develop coping strategies and build confidence.

• Provide one‑to‑one support to individual students during school hours.
• Assist students in staying engaged in lessons and applying coping strategies.
• Support students in building confidence within a structured school environment.

• Graduated with a degree in psychology (or a related discipline).
• Voluntary or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable.
• Strong empathy, patience and emotional intelligence.
• Reliability, resilience and a proactive attitude.
• Interest in mental health and behaviour.

• Apply academic knowledge in a practical setting.
• Ideal experience for careers in educational or clinical psychology, counselling, or youth work.
• Regular schedule:
  Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Weekly salary of £93 per day.
• Free access to training through the Axcis Academy.
• Gain real, hands‑on experience supporting adolescents with additional needs.

Axcis is an equal–opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race or any other criteria. The role requires a current or background‑checked DBS (or consent to have one processed) and other mandatory compliance checks in line with Department for Education guidelines. If the role involves working with children or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a temporary position unless otherwise stated.