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Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Psychology Graduates
Based in Southwark
Are you graduating with a degree in Psychology and curious about how your skills could make a real difference in schools? Create Education is excited to be working with a fantastic Southwark school community and is looking for enthusiastic, confident, and motivated graduates to join as Teaching Assistants.
This is a fantastic first step if you’re considering a career in education, with the potential to progress onto a Train to Teach programme (QTS/PGCE) following a successful year supporting pupils as a TA.

Why This Role is Perfect for Psychology Graduates
Your training has already given you:

• Strong understanding of human behaviour and development
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy, emotional intelligence, and patience
• Problem-solving and observation skills
• The ability to engage, motivate, and support others

These skills are invaluable in the classroom and make outstanding Teaching Assistants.

Our Graduate Hub at Create Education
Through our dedicated Graduate Hub, we support new graduates as they transition into education by:

• Providing guidance and mentoring
• Offering training and classroom preparation
• Matching you with one of the amazing schools we work with
• Supporting your long-term career development
• Connecting you with other graduates pursuing education careers

You won’t be navigating education alone — we support you every step of the way.

Ideal for Those Considering a Career in Education
This opportunity is perfect if you’re thinking about:

• Becoming a teacher
• Working as a Teaching Assistant
• Supporting children with social, emotional, or learning needs
• Gaining classroom experience before pursuing QTS or PGCE

It’s an excellent way to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and build confidence in a school environment.

The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

• Support pupils individually or in small groups
• Assist teachers with lessons and learning activities
• Use your knowledge of psychology to understand and support pupil needs
• Contribute to school initiatives that support wellbeing, learning, and development
• Build confidence, resilience, and academic progress in pupils

What We’re Looking For

• Recent Psychology graduates
• Passion for working with young people
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Interest in pursuing a career in education

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Contact Information
Send your CV to: [email protected]
Call: 0204 531 6855 for an informal conversation

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.